Deal #8733
Senegal
Created at
2021-05-24
Last update
2023-04-18
Water extraction envisaged
Water extraction envisaged
Yes
Comment on water extraction envisaged
Sabodala-Massawa is located in an area of high water stress, operation uses a series of water harvest dams that are sufficient to meet all of the current and future water requirements.
Water for Sabodala is sourced from two fresh water dams and via a 42 km pipeline from the Faleme River in the event of an emergency. To date, water sources from the Faleme River have not been required.
Source of water extraction
Source of water extraction
Groundwater, Surface water
Comment on source of water extraction
They have constructed dams that harvest water. The harvested water cover all water needs of the mine
How much water is extracted?
Comment on how much water is extracted
0.04 ML/tonne Water withdrawal intensity in 2021