Burkina Faso is a major African gold producer but has struggled to regulate informal mining.
Burkina Faso opens its first gold refinery as Ibrahim Traoré seeks to process more mineral wealth locally and reduce reliance on foreign processing.
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Burkina Faso opens 1st gold refinery as Ibrahim Traoré pushes for greater control of mineral wealth
Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as President Ibrahim Traoré pushes to process more of the West African country's mineral wealth locally.
West Africa’s refinery boom is long on ambition and short on supply. London’s Good Delivery rules keep industrial miners loyal to Swiss refiners.
Burkina Faso inaugurated its first gold refinery on 28 September, in the presence of the junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, according to a statement from the presidency. “Burkina Faso has taken a ...
DAKAR, Senegal — Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks greater economic sovereignty after severing ties with traditional Western partners. “From now on, ...
FILE - Miners work at a gold mine in Bouda, Burkina Faso on Feb. 23, 2020. FILE - Miners work at a gold mine in Bouda, Burkina Faso on Feb. 23, 2020. DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso has opened its ...
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