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Côte d’Ivoire cracks down on $7bn illegal gold trade

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  • Government dismantled 1,600 illegal sites in 2024
  • Tax losses total $1.3bn as rogue miners outproduce licensed operators

ABIDJA, CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Côte d’Ivoire is stepping up efforts to combat illegal gold mining, as the government seeks to stem massive tax losses and reclaim control of an industry that is fast becoming a key driver of GDP growth.

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