Canadian gold producer Dynacor Group is moving closer to its first gold pour in Senegal as the company advances commissioning work at its Galam pilot processing plant, marking a major step in its expansion beyond Latin America into West Africa’s fast-growing mining sector.

The company said ore production has started at the facility in Senegal’s southeastern Kédougou region, with the project on track for its first gold pour in August 2026.

Senegal gold project enters final commissioning phase

Dynacor has successfully completed commissioning of the laboratory and front-end processing sections of the Galam plant, while testing continues across key production areas, including grinding, leaching, gold refining and the Merrill Crowe recovery circuit.

The company has also begun operating the project’s tailings storage facility, an important milestone as it prepares the plant for commercial operations.

An initial stockpile of gold-bearing ore has been secured from local suppliers, supporting the startup schedule. Dynacor expects additional artisanal mining groups to begin supplying ore to the plant from August as production activities expand.

West Africa expansion strategy gains momentum

The Galam project represents Dynacor’s first major move outside Peru and is being developed through its Senegalese subsidiary, Galam SA. The facility is designed to purchase and process gold ore from local artisanal and small-scale miners, creating a more formal and traceable supply chain for Senegal’s mining sector.

Dynacor President and CEO Daniel Misiano said the transition from construction to commissioning reflects the company’s operational experience and provides a foundation for future growth across Africa.

“When fully ramped up, Galam will act as a blueprint for future commercial plants in Africa,” Misiano said, highlighting the project’s role in Dynacor’s broader expansion strategy.

Responsible gold supply chain model

Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Dynacor Group specializes in industrial gold ore processing sourced from artisanal miners. Since its establishment in 1996, the company has developed a responsible mineral supply model focused on traceability, auditing standards and formal partnerships with mining communities.

The company currently operates the Veta Dorada processing plant and owns gold exploration assets in Peru, while expanding its footprint across West Africa and Latin America.

Dynacor’s growth story began in Peru, where it constructed the Huanca-Acari gold processing plant in 1996 and achieved its first gold pour in 1998. The company has since increased gold-equivalent production from 79,897 ounces in 2017 to 113,791 ounces in 2025.

With Senegal emerging as one of Africa’s promising gold-producing markets, Dynacor’s Galam project positions the Canadian miner to capture opportunities in responsible gold processing while strengthening links with artisanal mining communities across the continent.