Country to announce its first exploration tender in about three years by March.

The company said it expects to produce between 41.5 million tonnes and 42.5 million tonnes of iron ore in 2020.

The virus outbreak is preventing face-to-face meetings with potential Chinese buyers.

The industry is anticipating the swift awarding of exploration licenses under the new regulations.

Higher metal prices had driven annual headline earnings per share nearly 2.5 times higher.

The Senegalese government will hold the remaining 10% interest in the project.

Country wants to see more gems cut and polished home, creating jobs and boosting the state coffers.