SNIM (Société nationale industrielle et minière)

A former Prime Minister of Mauritania, he brings over 37 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. His distinguished career has led him to hold strategic positions in key areas such as mining, urban development, fisheries, free zones, economy, employment, and information and communication technologies. Throughout his career, Mr. Ismail Bedde Cheikh Sidiya has notably served as: • Minister of Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Management, • Founder and then President of the Nouadhibou Free Zone Authority, • Minister of Employment, Vocational Training, and Information and Communication Technologies. He has also held senior positions in both public and private enterprises and has worked as an international consultant for several years. Mr. Ismail Bedde Cheikh Sidiya is an engineering graduate of the École Centrale de Paris. He also holds a DEA (Diplôme d'Études Approfondies: Master’s degree) in Soil and Structural Mechanics as well as a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Fundamental Applications from the Paul Sabatier University in France. His recognized expertise in high-level negotiations and strategic partnership development, his in-depth knowledge of the mining sector, his ability to lead ambitious reforms, and his talent for uniting stakeholders around major projects will help strengthen the company’s governance, accelerate its development, and reinforce its leading role in the national economy.

A visual recap of the visit of the Mauritanian Prime Minister and his Senegalese counterpart

Today, SNIM had the great pleasure and honor of welcoming His Excellency Mr. El Moctar Ould Djay, Prime Minister of Mauritania, and his distinguished guest, His Excellency Mr. Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, who is currently on a working and friendship visit to Mauritania. Both Prime Ministers expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome they received at SNIM and were briefed on the company's history, products, economic impact, and social initiatives. Welcome to both distinguished guests. Long live the Mauritano-Senegalese friendship rooted in history.

At the beginning of 2025, the Executive Management team extends its warmest wishes for health, prosperity, and peace to all employees and their families. The achievement of the sales target, surpassing the 14MT mark for the second consecutive year, is a success that allows us to confidently look forward to achieving the objectives set for 2025 and reaching higher levels of production with the implementation of our Corporate Strategic Program (CSP). May this year bring even more happiness and fulfillment to everyone.

On International Human Rights Day, celebrated every December 10th, SNIM wishes that respect for human rights prevail in all workplaces around the world, and reaffirms the 9 principles of its code of ethics: 1.⁠ ⁠Respect human rights and the dignity of each individual: All people are entitled to respect and dignity. 2.⁠ ⁠Promote teamwork and prohibit unacceptable behaviors: Discrimination, pressure, denigration, and harassment are strictly forbidden. 3.⁠ ⁠Protect our tangible and intangible assets: equipment, furnishings, know-how, reputation, technical or commercial practices, offers, supplier lists, etc. 4.⁠ ⁠Comply with the applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and contractual obligations. 5.⁠ ⁠Resolutely fight any fraudulent behavior through strict application of instructions and procedures. 6.⁠ ⁠Rigorously prevent corruption in all its forms.  7.⁠ ⁠Demonstrate loyalty, fairness, and integrity, which are the essential foundations of our conduct. 8.⁠ ⁠Preserve the company's image and reputation through exemplary professionalism. 9.⁠ ⁠Respect and promote the provisions for environmental protection and sustainable development. This reaffirmation of our fundamental ethical principles guides our daily actions in service of our stakeholders.

The thirteenth edition of the SNIM-Nouadhibou International Marathon concluded successfully on December 8, 2024. The Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) supported this important sporting event, which took place under the high patronage of the Wali of Dakhlet Nouadhibou Wilaya, Mr. Mahi Ould Hamed. A significant delegation, comprising administrative, military, and security authorities as well as representatives from partner companies, honored the event with their presence. Mr. Mohamed Haidara, the General Director of the marathon, highlighted SNIM's constant commitment since the event's inception. He particularly emphasized the company's official sponsorship and its support for the training of young athletes, notably by granting more than 25 airline tickets that allowed participants to attend sports training in Europe, the United States, and Africa. This commitment is part of SNIM's social policy, which aims to promote sports and cultural activities in the regions where it operates. This edition brought together more than 3,900 participants, including children, youth, women, and people with reduced mobility. The runners were able to compete on three distinct courses of 21, 10, and 5 kilometers. With its scale and inclusive nature, the SNIM-Nouadhibou International Marathon establishes itself as the city's largest annual sporting event, thus contributing to the prominence of Nouadhibou and the promotion of sports for all.

We have noticed that some tour operators illegally offer their clients desert excursions on SNIM's ore train. These operators even use photos of tourists on mineral-loaded wagons to promote their activities. Our Legal Department has already launched proceedings, especially in Europe, to stop this unauthorized practice that exploits SNIM's infrastructure, name, and image. We must emphasize that SNIM does not authorize travel aboard ore wagons, as it endangers travelers' safety and health. This practice contradicts SNIM's values as a company committed to ethical, socially responsible practices that prioritize people's safety and health. SNIM reminds everyone that we reserve ore wagons exclusively for transporting minerals, and we strictly prohibit traveling on piles of ore. The train includes cars specifically for passenger transport. SOMASERT, the tourism services operator of the SNIM Group, manages this passenger service.

The first day of the African Investment Market, organized by the African Development Bank Group, witnessed a presentation by Takamul Company, equally owned by the Société nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) and Saudi Iron and Steel Company (HADEED), in front of representatives of funding bodies and the African Investment Forum. The presentation, delivered by Takamul's General Manager, Mr. Abdullah Ould Ahmed, covered the stages of development of the Atomai project and its importance, through a detailed explanation of its technical characteristics, economic profitability, and the stages it has successfully passed and those to come. As a reminder, the Atomai project aims to produce 10 million tons of iron pellets annually, and Takamul aims through this presentation to find investors to finance the project. The presentation was attended by the Mauritanian Ambassador in Rabat, the CEO and board Meber of SNIM, Mr. Mohamed Fall Ould Telmeidi, Dr. Othman Al-Maliki, representing Hadeed Company and a member of Takamul's board of directors, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, in addition to Mr. Mohamed Salem Ould Nani, Director General of Finance and Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and some senior officials from SNIM. SNIM is the second largest African producer of iron ore, with annual sales of more than 14 million tons of iron ore. Its turnover reached 1.37 billion dollars in 2023, contributing 37% of the country's exports, 14% to the state budget, and 9% to the gross domestic product.

On the occasion of Miners' Day, the General Management of SNIM sends its best wishes to all staff, wishing them more happiness, health, success and more progress and prosperity for the Company.

His Excellency the President of the Republic, Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, presided over the inauguration of a new ship loading line at the city's mineral port this Friday morning in Nouadhibou, as part of the celebrations marking the 64th anniversary of national independence. This project includes a bucket wheel excavator with a capacity of 6000 tons per hour, a network of conveyors extending over 1200 meters, as well as a set of transfer towers. The total cost of the project amounts to 15.6 million euros, entirely self-financed by SNIM. This project aims at several strategic objectives: doubling the ship loading rate, enhancing the safety and flexibility of loading operations, and preparing the Company's infrastructure for the planned production increase in the coming years. The inauguration ceremony was attended by high-profile personalities. Alongside His Excellency the President of the Republic were Mr. El Nani Ould Chrougha, Minister in charge of the Presidential Cabinet, Mr. Thiam Tidjani, Minister of Mines and Industry, as well as Mr. Mohamed Vall MOHAMED TELMIDY, Chief Executive Officer of SNIM.