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Small miners drive Burkina Faso gold push

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Kingsley Kobo

Kingsley Kobo is an expert on Francophone West and Central Africa, with over 15 years' experience covering business, finance, politics, tech, and more across both regions.
  • Artisanal gold mining produced more than 20 tons in the first half of 2025
  • Government plans 10 new processing centres as sector gains legitimacy

 

OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso’s artisanal and semi-mechanised gold mining sector is emerging as a key driver of the country’s economy, producing more than 20 tons of gold in the first half of 2025.

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