Mica și săraca Burkina Faso a înregistrat peste 6 miliarde de dolari în aur în șase luni

In the first half of 2026, Burkina Faso generated over $6 billion from gold production and purchases, aiming to enhance state control over its mining sector. The government reported that industrial mines produced 26 tons of gold, while the National Precious Substances Company acquired around 29 tons from artisanal miners. This reflects Burkina Faso's growing significance in the global gold market amid geopolitical tensions. The government is implementing reforms to increase transparency and combat illegal gold trade, including establishing cooperatives for artisanal miners and special zones for mining. Additionally, energy infrastructure projects are underway to bolster both energy security and the mining industry.