Burkina Faso opens its first gold refinery in a push for economic sovereignty
Burkina Faso has launched its first gold refinery to process and certify gold domestically. This move is part of the military government's strategy to achieve greater economic independence.
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks greater economic sovereignty after severing ties with traditional Western partners. “From now on, gold from Burkina Faso must not only be extracted in Burkina Faso, it must be processed, controlled, valued and certified in Burkina Faso,” President Ibrahim...
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