8th Senegal International Mining Conference & Exhibition
Mineral Resources: A Lever for Economic Sovereignty
2025
04-06 November
Republic of Senegal
Conference: Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf
Exhibition: Centre des Expositions, Diamniadio
900+ Attendees
96+ Speakers
80+ Exhibitors
30+ Countries
Network with West Africa’s mining industry leaders at the region’s largest mining event in 2025: SIM Senegal
The 8th edition of SIM Senegal will take place at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf & the Centre des Expositions, Diamniadio in Dakar from 04 – 06 November 2025. The event will be organised by the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Senegal in association with AME Trade. This year’s edition will be held under the theme: Mineral Resources: a lever for economic sovereignty.
SIM Senegal is a bi-annual mining event. The event has established itself as one of the largest mining events in West Africa and is the only event supported by the Senegalese government dedicated to expanding the country’s mining sector. SIM 2025 will allow all participants to find out more about the policies and priorities of the new government elected in 2024, which include to use the mining sector as a “lever for progress, through exemplary governance of mining resources, focused on a win-win strategy, environmental preservation, and equitable redistribution of income.”
SIM Senegal 2023 gathered over 900 attendees from 30 countries, consisting of 22 sponsors and more than 80 exhibition stands. The high-level audience demonstrated the importance of the event and its impact on the West African mining sector.
SIM Senegal attracted a unique and diverse range of mining stakeholders from the following industries: mining services, exploration and production, associations, international and national governments, lawyers, consultants, transport, logistics, finance, banking, and educational organizations.
Empowering Senegal’s Future Through Mining and Innovation “MIN’OVATION HACKATHON”
Participants from diverse backgrounds work intensively on joint projects with the goal of producing an innovative solution or prototype in record time. The objectives of “MIN’OVATION HACKATHON” are to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the mining and geology sector through the development of high-potential digital solutions. To bring together start-ups, engineering students, and young developers to design innovative solutions, to stimulate innovation and creativity among young people and inspire new career paths and to raise awareness among young entrepreneurs about the challenges and opportunities in the mining sector. The award winners will be announced at the Opening Ceremony of SIM Senegal 2025.
Testimonies
It is very well organized, we thank Ametrade and the Ministry of Mines and Geology for the initiative. We are in a very welcoming setting with the presence of all the actors and with very interesting sessions
ABDOU KARIM NGOM
ELTON
We are very satisfied with the number of visitors, the good feedback, the new location, the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center which is a beautiful setting.
AUGUSTIN MERTENS
BIA DAKAR
At the conclusion of SIM SENEGAL 2023, several perspectives were outlined, mainly the need to collaborate in order to work for the benefit of communities. And that is precisely the importance of such an event, which is SIM SENEGAL.
DR ROKHAYA SAMBA DIENE
SGNS
Mining Investment Battlefield
Mining Investment BattlefieldThe Mining Investment Battlefield provides an opportunity for holders of mining exploration licenses, semi-mechanized mining licenses, or small-scale mining licenses, to present their companies at the heart of the SIM SENEGAL to promote viable projects to investors. This dedicated space fosters high-value deals by offering curated one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders, live project showcases featuring bankable mining deals, and direct engagement with investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
Mining Student Recruitment Fair ; Paid Internship and Employment Opportunities
SIM Senegal will collaborate with leading mining companies to establish paid internships and employment pathways for the next generation of miners. SIM Senegal gives both current and recently graduated students, the chance to meet the recruiters in Senegal’s mining industry. Top candidates will be pre-selected from Senegal’s educational institutions and connected with current vacancies and opportunities