Search
Sign in
North Africa
Central Africa
East Africa
West Africa
Southern Africa

Small miners drive Burkina Faso gold push

Mining site @ Pexels
Mining site @ Pexels

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.

Stay ahead with Real time Updates

Recent Business

Solar farm. Photo by Michael Förtsch @ Unsplash
Econet bets on solar-powered industrial park to lure investment into Zimbabwe
09/01/2026
17 hours ago
Ahmed Boulor
Read More »
South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash
China–Ethiopia trade tops $13bn as Beijing deepens economic footprint in Africa
09/01/2026
19 hours ago
Michael Masrie
Read More »
Oil rig. Photo by WORKSITE Ltd. @ Unsplash
Could the US takeover of Venezuela’s oil upset Africa’s crude exports?
09/01/2026
21 hours ago
Kent Mensah
Read More »
Custom Research

Recent Politics

William Ruto, President of The Republic of Kenya. Photo: @ William Ruto/Facebook
Kenya’s opposition succession battle draws in Ruto, Uhuru as 2027 race takes shape
05/01/2026
4 days ago
Wanderi Kamau
Read More »
Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania. Photo @ Samia Suluhu Hassan/Facebook
Will Tanzania's shuttle diplomacy to Western nations bear fruits?
05/01/2026
4 days ago
Wanderi Kamau
Read More »
US Marines and Sailors being transported by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352. Photo by Joel Rivera-Camacho @ Unsplash
US Christmas airstrikes on Nigeria may alter political equation for Tinubu
01/01/2026
1 week ago
Dulue Mbachu
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights

Solar farm. Photo by Michael Förtsch @ Unsplash
Read More »
Econet bets on solar-powered industrial park to lure investment into Zimbabwe
South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash
Read More »
China–Ethiopia trade tops $13bn as Beijing deepens economic footprint in Africa
Oil rig. Photo by WORKSITE Ltd. @ Unsplash
Read More »
Could the US takeover of Venezuela’s oil upset Africa’s crude exports?
A section of a factory or manufacturing entity. Photo by Peter H @ Pixabay
Read More »
Egypt producer inflation surges on fuel hikes
South Africa's manufacturing sector takes a dip. Photo by Sam Moghadam @ Unsplash
Read More »
China–Ethiopia trade tops $13bn as Beijing deepens economic footprint in Africa
Oil rig. Photo by WORKSITE Ltd. @ Unsplash
Read More »
Could the US takeover of Venezuela’s oil upset Africa’s crude exports?
A section of a factory or manufacturing entity. Photo by Peter H @ Pixabay
Read More »
Egypt producer inflation surges on fuel hikes
Mine tunnel. Photo by Yosuke Ota @ Unsplash
Read More »
GoldStone Resources posts $10mn revenue from Ghana mine
Oil rig. Photo by WORKSITE Ltd. @ Unsplash
Read More »
Could the US takeover of Venezuela’s oil upset Africa’s crude exports?
A section of a factory or manufacturing entity. Photo by Peter H @ Pixabay
Read More »
Egypt producer inflation surges on fuel hikes
Mine tunnel. Photo by Yosuke Ota @ Unsplash
Read More »
GoldStone Resources posts $10mn revenue from Ghana mine
Electricity transmission lines. Photo @ Unsplash
Read More »
Ivory Coast backs African Energy Bank with $20 million-plus investment