Abidjan, June 30, 2026 – Endeavour Mining, a prominent player in the gold sector, has announced a substantial financial contribution of 1,710 billion FCFA to the Ivorian economy between 2021 and 2025. This impressive figure includes 644 billion FCFA directly channeled to the Ivorian state through a combination of taxes, royalties, and dividends, as detailed in its inaugural Country Impact Report for Côte d’Ivoire.
Titled “Creating Tangible Value,” the comprehensive report was unveiled on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Endeavour Mining’s headquarters in Cocody. It meticulously outlines the achievements of the company’s Ity and Lafigué mines, focusing on their economic contributions, impactful community development initiatives, and robust environmental protection efforts.
Laetitia Gadegbeku-Ouattara, Vice President of Public Affairs and Country Director for Endeavour in Côte d’Ivoire, presented the report’s key findings. She emphasized that the Ity and Lafigué operations have successfully positioned gold as a genuine catalyst for sustainable development over the past five years. She further reaffirmed the group’s unwavering dedication to a partnership built on trust, transparency, and mutual progress.
Breaking down the state’s share, Ms. Gadegbeku-Ouattara specified that 398 billion FCFA originated from taxes, 149 billion from royalties, and 97 billion from dividends. Beyond direct state contributions, Endeavour Mining also allocated a significant 904 billion FCFA towards procurement from national suppliers, bolstering local businesses.
Endeavour Mining stands as a major employer in Côte d’Ivoire, providing jobs for over 1,350 individuals, with 94% of its workforce being Ivorian nationals. The company also collaborates extensively with 4,390 service providers and more than 600 local suppliers. These activities solidify its position as one of the country’s leading contributors to public revenue and its foremost gold producer.
In the realm of health, Ms. Gadegbeku-Ouattara highlighted that over 120,000 people have benefited from the company and its foundation’s prevention, screening, and healthcare access initiatives. Notably, Health Caravans provided free consultations and treatments to nearly 4,000 individuals, while 64 patients received free cataract surgeries, significantly improving their quality of life.
Dr. Youssouf Koné, the Departmental Director of Health for Zouan-Hounien, recognized the partnership with Endeavour as a vital support in the ongoing fight against malaria, particularly benefiting communities residing near the Ity mine.
Education has also seen substantial investment, with over 4,000 children and young people participating in the company’s educational programs between 2021 and 2025. Additionally, 842 students gained valuable practical experience through internships. Key human capital development programs include “Élites de Demain,” “Jeunes Filles en Scolarité,” and “Pépites d’Or.”
The report further detailed an investment exceeding 2.8 billion FCFA in community infrastructure. These funds facilitated 71 projects focused on access to potable water and security, the rehabilitation of 16 roads benefiting over 360,000 people, the implementation of 10 rural electrification projects, and the provision of 1,000 driving licenses aimed at boosting youth professional integration.
Economically, over 3,000 individuals have benefited from 284 income-generating initiatives, funded with 487 million FCFA, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth. The “N’Goto Yetehe” program, for instance, successfully trained 63 young people across eight different trades in Lafigué.
On the environmental front, Endeavour reported planting over 158,000 trees and protecting or restoring 199 hectares of land between 2021 and 2025. Notable actions include the “Un enfant, un arbre” program conducted with schools and the restoration of 125 hectares of classified forests in partnership with SODEFOR. The company also highlighted its “Towards Zero Plastic” strategy, which has eliminated over 1.3 million single-use plastic bottles, achieving a remarkable 99% reduction in just three years.
The Côte d’Ivoire Impact Report 2021-2025 was presented to host communities of the Ity and Lafigué mines. The audience included administrative authorities, local government representatives, customary leaders, as well as delegates from youth and women’s groups, and mining project steering committees.
Endeavour Mining is recognized as a leading global gold producer and holds the top position in West Africa. The group operates mines in Sénégal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, while also advancing several projects within the Birimian Greenstone Belt. The company is publicly traded on the London and Toronto Stock Exchanges under the ticker symbol EDV.
