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

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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.
  • 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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