On December 13, 2025, mining giant Endeavour Mining presented its "2025 Supplier Awards" in Abidjan. This second edition recognized five partner companies for their exceptional performance, marking a key step in the group's strategy to promote local content in West Africa.

Operational excellence is no longer an option, but a rigorous standard in the extractive industry. This was the powerful message sent by Endeavour Mining at this awards ceremony. Out of a panel of 111 suppliers evaluated, only five companies managed to reach the top, following a rigorous selection process that scrutinized safety, competitiveness, and social impact.

A track record focused on overall performance

For this 2025 edition, the winners reflect the diversity and technical expertise of the mining value chain:

Shannon Mining Services (SMS) was honored for its strategic support to production.

Samsung stands out in the category of cost optimization and innovation.

Corica was rewarded for its exemplary rigor in operational safety.

Tropic Mining and Quarry wins the community impact award, highlighting its local roots.

Allterrain Services (ATS) emerged as the big winner of the evening, winning two awards: the ESG practices award and the award for best overall performance.

"Each distinguished supplier illustrates the skills development we wish to encourage to build truly high-performing local content," emphasized Hawahou Guillaume, Senior Vice President in charge of supply chain at Endeavour Mining.

Local content at the heart of the 2024-2028 strategy

Beyond the trophies, the figures demonstrate a deep regional presence. In 2024, Endeavour Mining sourced 81% of its supplies locally, representing a massive investment of $1.2 billion in West African economies. This network relies on more than 1,200 national suppliers, supported by a proactive training and mentoring program.

This momentum accelerated in April 2025 with the launch of the Local Content Accelerator (LCA). This innovative program, which brings together banks, institutions, and experts, aims to remove financial and technical barriers for local SMEs. Strategic partnerships with institutions like Ecobank now allow suppliers to access financing solutions tailored to the growth of their businesses.

By consolidating its ecosystem in this way, the leading gold producer in West Africa is no longer content with simply extracting resources: it is structuring a sustainable industry, creating jobs and shared value for Senegal, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso.