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Côte d’Ivoire Launches Its Largest Gold Mine in Push to Diversify Economy

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  • Kone gold mine, with reserves of 155.5 tons, begins operations to boost Côte d’Ivoire’s mining sector.
  • Authorities aim to increase gold production to 100 tonnes annually by 2030.

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Côte d’Ivoire has launched its largest-ever gold mining project, a landmark moment in the country’s push to diversify its agriculture-reliant economy. On Wednesday, operations officially began at the Kone gold mine in the northern regions of Kani and Dianra, marking a major step forward for the mining sector. The project positions Côte d’Ivoire as a rising player in Africa’s gold industry.

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