Published: Review updated ESIA Tiris uranium mine project

The NCEA published the independent review report of the updated ESIA of the Tiris uranium mine project in Mauritania.including an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).

The review was requested by the Mauritanian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD), through its Directorate of Environmental Assessment and Control (DECE). The Tiris Uranium project, led by Aura Energy Limited, is located in the Tiris Zemmour region in northeastern Mauritania. It is the first uranium mining project in the country. The MEDD wishes to ensure that the assessment complies with national legislation and international standards in order to guarantee responsible management of environmental and social impacts.

The review is part of a broader technical cooperation agreement, which also provides for the strengthening of the regulatory framework, training for national stakeholders, and support for complex projects.

The advisory report (in French) can be found here This link opens in a new tab.