Fire at Eramet Grande Côte Extraction Site in Senegal
A fire broke out on Sunday, February 22, around 3 PM at the extraction plant of Eramet Grande Côte in Senegal, a subsidiary of the Eramet Group specializing in the exploitation of mineralized sands. The facility, which was shut down for scheduled maintenance, was immediately evacuated with no casualties or injuries reported.
The fire occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026, around 3 PM at the Wet Concentration Plant (WCP) of Eramet Grande Côte's site in Senegal. The facility had been shut down for several days for scheduled maintenance operations. The fire was extinguished by 8 PM. There were no casualties or injuries. Initial observations indicate that the fire was contained at the upstream of the WCP and that the spirals separating the mineralized sands were not affected.
Immediate Response and Safety Measures
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The facility was immediately evacuated and secured. Eramet Grande Côte's internal emergency response teams (ERT) were mobilized promptly in coordination with the firefighters from nearby localities. From the onset of the fire, territorial and administrative authorities were informed, and a dedicated mechanism was activated to ensure regular and transparent information was provided to the surrounding communities. The teams carried out cooling operations of the facilities while continuing to secure the affected perimeter.
Ongoing Investigation and Impact Assessment
An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the fire, to check the general state of the plant, and to assess the impact of the event on the site's activity. The Eramet Group has not provided a financial impact assessment or a precise schedule for resuming activities. Further information will be communicated later.
SectorMétaux et matières premières›Métaux non ferreux
Context
Period
Period: 3T 2025
Guidance from the release
Malgré un contexte de marché difficile, Eramet a maintenu un niveau d’activité solide, grâce à l’engagement et à l’agilité de ses équipes.
Conjoncture macroéconomique incertaine pesant sur la demande et les prix; marchés du manganèse, nickel et lithium globalement en excédent au T3 2025 avec pression sur les prix; perturbations logistiques au Gabon et incertitudes réglementaires en Indonésie.
Risks mentioned
Difficultés logistiques sur le réseau ferroviaire gabonais (Transgabonais) affectant le transport du minerai
Pression des prix et faible demande macroéconomique
Risque de non-respect du covenant de gearing au 31/12/2025 (waiver demandé)
Enquête des autorités indonésiennes sur une partie de la concession PT WBN
Opportunities identified
Montée en cadence robuste de la production de carbonate de lithium (usine Centenario) — volumes 2 080 t-LCE au T3 2025, objectif 4 - 7 kt-LCE en 2025
Rebond des volumes et chiffre d’affaires de PT WBN (forte progression des ventes externes de minerai de nickel)
Programme d’amélioration de la performance opérationnelle et financière (cash boost, optimisation capex, réduction coûts)
Ajustement du plan de capex pour préserver trésorerie (capex 2025 entre 400 M€ et 425 M€)
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