EconomyBurkina Faso junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home
Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as Ibrahim Traoré’s military-led government seeks to process more mineral wealth domestically and strengthen state control over the industry. The facility can initially refine 164 tonnes a year and cost more than 11bn CFA francs, according to the presidency.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-29 08:01Original
Burkina Faso junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at home
Economy