Burkina Faso a inaugurat prima sa rafinărie de aur, principala resursă minieră a ţării

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, marking a significant step towards economic independence. The refinery, capable of producing 164 tons of gold annually, aims to refine all metals domestically. The project, costing over 11 billion CFA francs, was funded by the state and private sector. Captain Ibrahim Traoré emphasized the importance of keeping the value of gold within the country, while the refinery is expected to create 100 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs. Burkina Faso is a leading gold producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with projections of over 94 tons of gold production by 2025.