Burkina Faso Opens Gold Refinery in Push to Retain More Value
Burkina Faso has launched its first gold refinery in an effort to retain more economic value from its domestic mineral production.
Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery on Monday as the West African nation joins a growing number of countries on the continent seeking to capture more value from minerals produced within their borders.
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