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Burkina Faso
Coup leader Damiba reassures Endeavour's local head over gold mines

Adama Soro, who has been running the activities of the Canadian group Endeavour Mining since January 2018 in Burkina Faso, met on 27 January with the junta's strongman Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba who has been in power since 24 January. [...]

Published on 31.01.2022 at 05:00 GMT

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Adama Soro
Chamber of Mines of Burkina Faso
Economic Community of West African States
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New Karma gold mine owner Nere Mining already worried about its prospects

Nere Mining, which bought Burkina Faso's Karma gold mine from Endeavour Mining in March, recently told the authorities that it was worried about the security situation around the site. It is also in the middle of negotiations regarding the relocation of a cemetery on land where it intends to start mining shortly.

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The who's who of the mining sector reform discussions

The future of Burkina Faso's mining sector is at the heart of discussions that began in April between the junta, the government, the Chamber of Mines and civil society. Veterans and newcomers to this industry, which is key to the country's GDP, are helping define and negotiate its framework.

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Junta leader Damiba recasts his ambassadors

After having recalled the Burkinabe ambassadors in Paris, Washington and Brussels, the President of the transition government, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, is due to meet them on Tuesday 22 February to inform them of the country's new diplomatic policies.

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Burkina Faso
Coup leader Damiba consults mining experts in bid for popular support

Many Burkinabés were disgruntled over the lack of transparency in the mining sector under President Kaboré and felt that the people benefitted little from the wealth it generates. The junta that overthrew Kaboré last month is hoping it can win some popular support by promising mining reform.

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Coup leaders leave mines untouched but rattle markets

In view of the widespread insecurity and anti-government protests, the mining sector had been preparing for months for a coup d'état such as the one that took place on 24 January in Burkina Faso. Although it has had only a slight impact on mining operations so far, the coup will make it more difficult to raise funds on foreign markets and will also slow down ongoing reforms.

Subscribers only Mining 26.01.2022

People in support of the coup that ousted President Kaboré in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 25 January 2022.

Burkina Faso, France
Paris had been planning for months in anticipation of a coup against Kaboré

The French government had been expecting an event such as the putsch attempt that took place on 23 January since September, and had been on maximum alert for months. On Sunday, Paris was in constant touch with President Kaboré and even offered to evacuate him.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.01.2022

French president Emmanuel Macron with Burkinabe president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré in Ouagadougou in 2017.

Africa
Helin and Orano uranium sale probe speeds up with Paris searches

A lawyer who worked closely with wealth manager Helin International had his home and office searched last month in Paris. Investigators were looking for documents related, among other things, to companies registered by Hélin and used to channel proceeds of the loss-making 2011 sale of uranium from Niger by Orano (formerly Areva).

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Tidjani Thiam to Sébastien de Montessus: See you in court

The Chadian former foreign minister has reported La Mancha's ex-CEO to the police in Paris, alleging the company cheated him in a deal related to the Sudanese state-owned firm Ariab.

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Endeavour restructures shareholdings around UK and Cayman Islands

The London listing that Africa's largest gold producer is seeking shareholder approval for on 25 May will involve a new financial set-up. The group led by Sébastien de Montessus has already created a new holding company in London that is expected to absorb its current parent company in the Cayman Islands if the London listing goes ahead.

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Africa
French judges turn up heat on Montessus on eve of Teranga-Endeavour merger

On 21 January, the Endeavour CEO Sébastien de Montessus is set to defend the proposed merger with Teranga, majority-controlled by David Mimran, to his shareholders. In the meantime, French judges are conducting extensive inquiries into a number of transactions that he oversaw when he was with Areva.

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Burkina Faso
Golden Rim steps up a gear on Kouri gold with mining tycoon Adonis Pouroulis

Despite the terrorist threat, Australia's Golden Rim is managing to raise financing for its Kouri gold project in eastern Burkina Faso, in part thanks to the reputation of mining magnate Adonis Pouroulis.

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Endeavour Mining wants to increase gold scope

Endeavour Mining may soon add a fifth gold prospecting licence to the four it already holds in Guinea's mineral-rich Siguiri region.

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Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

Burkina Faso
Coup leader Damiba reassures Endeavour's local head over gold mines

Burkina Faso
New Karma gold mine owner Nere Mining already worried about its prospects

Burkina Faso
The who's who of the mining sector reform discussions

Burkina Faso
Junta leader Damiba recasts his ambassadors

Burkina Faso
Coup leader Damiba consults mining experts in bid for popular support

Spotlight | Burkina Faso
Coup leaders leave mines untouched but rattle markets

Burkina Faso, France
Paris had been planning for months in anticipation of a coup against Kaboré

Africa
Helin and Orano uranium sale probe speeds up with Paris searches

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Tidjani Thiam to Sébastien de Montessus: See you in court

Africa
Endeavour restructures shareholdings around UK and Cayman Islands

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French judges turn up heat on Montessus on eve of Teranga-Endeavour merger

Burkina Faso
Golden Rim steps up a gear on Kouri gold with mining tycoon Adonis Pouroulis

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