Burkina Faso logs $6B in gold through official trade in first half of 2026
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·1 viewsBurkina Faso channeled over $6 billion worth of gold through official trade in the first six months of 2026, accounting for more than 55 tonnes of production and procurement. The country's military-led government credited recent mining reforms for the surge in formally recorded gold. Authorities say the reforms are designed to bring artisanal mining into the legal economy and curb widespread smuggling. The government has also strengthened mining oversight and established new cooperatives to support the sector. Additional investments in electricity infrastructure are being pursued to further develop the country's mining capacity.
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