"Although local dynamics vary across the Sahel, the authorities in each country can take steps to return to mining areas and prevent armed groups from seizing resources." In the central ...
By Philipp Sandner Gold mines in isolated areas of Africa's Sahel region have become a welcome source of income for terrorists. Recent attacks in Burkina Faso show that security forces ...
By Rémi Bazillier and Victoire Girard Is there a “natural resources curse” as economists call it? This burning question arises in all resource-rich countries where the majority of the population is living in poverty. Political ...
Underground Mine Plan for Bagassi South Roxgold Inc. has received permitting approval to develop the Bagassi South Project from the Burkina Faso Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, says the ...
He said while gold appeared to be the main area of growth, he expected the current downturn to end this year in favour of a more bullish approach driving activities ...
Dual listed Avocet Mining will be reviewing its security measures following an attack on its convoy carrying fuel to Inata mine in Burkina Faso, which resulted in two fatalities and ...
Nord Gold SE (“Nordgold” or the “Company”, LSE: NORD), the internationally diversified low-cost gold producer has announced that it has expanded its flagship Bissa mine with the launch of a ...
Recently, as part of his ‘Africa Initiative’, the UAE Kimberley Process Chair was received by the President of Burkina Faso, H.E. Hon. Roch Marc Christian Kabore. Burkina Faso, despite being ...
The Mankarga 5 gold mining project in Burkina Faso is set to become a reality soon after the West African Resources company secured a two-year US$ 5m convertible loan facility ...
