The verdict in three sentences
A bilingual French-English website for a mining services company in Bamako costs 4 to 10 million FCFA in 2026 (about EUR 6,100 to 15,250, USD 6,600 to 16,600), depending on the depth of HSE content and references. Procurement teams at Toronto- and Perth-listed miners judge safety (HSE), certifications and production figures first, well before design. Count 8 to 10 weeks, half of it spent collecting and translating technical content.
What a mining buyer looks for before calling you
A procurement manager at a major preparing a tender for a site in Mali or Burkina Faso reviews a short list of contractors. The website is the first prequalification filter. If information is missing, the contractor is dropped without ever being contacted.
| Expected content | Why the buyer checks it | Indicative budget (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|
| HSE page: TRIR, LTIFR, hours without incident | Knock-out criterion in scoring grids | 400,000 to 900,000 |
| ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certifications | Proof of an audited management system | 150,000 to 300,000 |
| Fleet (rigs, trucks, capacities) | Check capacity to deliver a contract | 300,000 to 700,000 |
| Quantified references (metres drilled, tonnes hauled) | Measure real experience | 500,000 to 1,200,000 |
| Governance, compliance, anti-corruption policy | Due diligence, TSX or ASX requirements | 250,000 to 600,000 |
| Local content: Malian jobs, training, subcontracting | Required by the 2023 Mining Code | 200,000 to 500,000 |
| Professional English version | Read by teams in Perth and Toronto | 600,000 to 1,500,000 |
Translation must not be machine-only: drilling terms (RC, diamond core, linear metres) and HSE indicators have precise vocabulary that buyers spot instantly.
Three budget levels in 2026
| Item | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages (FR + EN) | 10 + 10 | 18 + 18 | 30 + 30 |
| Design | Adapted template | Custom | Custom with field photo library |
| HSE and certification pages | Summary | Detailed with annual indicators | HSE dashboard updated via CMS |
| References | 5 projects | 12 projects with figures | Interactive site map |
| Document area (sheets, PDF certificates) | No | Yes | Yes, with protected access |
| European hosting and maintenance | 35,000 FCFA/month | 60,000 FCFA/month | 110,000 FCFA/month |
| Total price excl. tax | 4,000,000 FCFA | 6,500,000 FCFA | 10,000,000 FCFA |
| Lead time | 8 weeks | 9 weeks | 10 weeks |
European hosting (Frankfurt or Paris) guarantees 99.9% uptime and decent load times from Toronto and Perth. The site stays fast on a Malian 3G connection thanks to WebP-compressed images.
Schedule and effort split
Over 9 weeks, the typical split is: 2 weeks collecting HSE data and references from site managers, 2 weeks writing and translating, 3 weeks of design and development, 1 week of acceptance with management, 1 week of go-live and SEO on queries such as "drilling contractor Mali" and "mining logistics West Africa".
Mini case study
Moussa Traoré, CEO of a 140-employee drilling and logistics company in Bamako, picks the Standard level at 6,500,000 FCFA, plus 60,000 FCFA per month for maintenance. First-year cost: 6,500,000 + 60,000 × 12 = 7,220,000 FCFA (about EUR 11,000). A single 18-month drilling contract with a Canadian junior is worth, as an order of magnitude, 900 million FCFA in revenue at a 10% net margin, i.e. 90 million FCFA. If the site helps win one contract over three years, the investment equals 8% of the margin on a single contract.
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FAQ
Should we really publish our HSE indicators?
Yes. Majors' scoring grids often give 20 to 30% of the score to HSE. Publishing an up-to-date TRIR and incident-free hours reassures buyers from prequalification onward.
Why host in Europe rather than Bamako?
For 99.9% uptime and fast access from Canada and Australia. The cost stays moderate, 35,000 to 110,000 FCFA per month including maintenance.
Can we add a third language?
Yes, Chinese or Arabic is sometimes requested. Count 25 to 35% more content budget per language, i.e. 500,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA depending on the level.
How long before buyers find us on Google?
On niche English queries like "drilling contractor Mali", good ranking takes 2 to 4 months. Competition is thin, a few dozen contractors.
Who updates HSE figures after delivery?
With Standard or Premium, your HSE manager edits indicators in the CMS in 15 minutes per quarter, no developer needed.
Let's scope your project. A bilingual site with HSE pages, certifications and quantified references for 4 to 10 million FCFA, delivered in 8 to 10 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
