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scale gold mine in the country , the Chief Executive Officer of Teranga , Richard Young , knows all too well the responsibility resting on the Company ’ s shoulders when it comes to setting a solid example of corporate citizenship .
Stated Mr . Young : “ When you ’ re first in the country , it is your responsibility to provide opportunities to the local and regional communities and to provide proper training . Not only are we training people to run our own operation , we are training Senegalese people to develop skill sets that could help power the country ’ s economy well after the mine is gone .”
Teranga is setting the CSR bar at a high level , hoping that it will set the benchmark for other mining companies that establish operations in Senegal .
“ First and foremost , we strive to mitigate our impact on the environment and the communities , ensuring that our activities do not create any loss ,” stated Mr . Young .
“ Our next priority is to share the benefits of mining to create long term sustainable growth where we operate . On top of this we are focused on adhering to good governance practices and promoting our employees and their culture .”
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