Mamadou LOUM
Mining geologist and environmentalist, General Manager of EMF Consulting.
With more than 17 years of experience in the mining sector, Mamadou LOUM has built solid expertise across the main areas of mining activity, including exploration, exploitation, operations management, field monitoring and project development.
Professional background
Founder, EMF Consulting
Founded EMEEF Consulting, which became EMF Consulting SUARL in 2025 (mining and drilling studies).
Head of the Geology Department — SEPHOS SA
Ten years leading the geology department.
Sabodola Gold Operation (SGO)
Mapping and monitoring of cored, RC and RAB surveys.
Oulouldou iron permit
Responsible for overseeing sample collection.
Geophysics consultant — SONED Afrique
Surface electrical geophysical survey for a water drilling project in Tambacounda.
Early career
Geophysics consultant for SENELABO BTP (radar cavity detection, Blaise Diagne airport), followed by a graduation research project on the petroleum potential of the offshore Cayar area.
Education
MBA in Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)
ISM Thiès.
Certificate in Environmental Risk Control & Management
Centre de Géosciences, Mines ParisTech.
Geological Engineering Degree
IST, Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar.
University Diploma in Earth Sciences
CPEST preparatory classes, Institut des Sciences de la Terre.