28/07/2026
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Burkina Faso has officially recorded over $6 billion in gold through official channels in just the first half of 2026 π³
The country produced 26 tonnes of gold from industrial mines, while SONASP purchased another 29 tonnes from artisanal and semi-mechanised miners
Instead of watching gold disappear through smuggling, Burkina Faso is tightening control with new mining cooperatives, designated mining corridors, and tougher oversight to keep more of the wealth inside the country
Authorities say the reforms are aimed at increasing state participation, improving transparency, and making the mining sector work more for the country
Say less: Burkina Faso is making sure its gold starts enriching Burkina Faso first π°π§π«