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BURKINA FASO

Miners anxious to know new government's position on VAT refunds

Last year was defined by the Covid-19 pandemic and presidential election preparations. This year, mining firms in Burkina Faso are hoping the issue of late VAT credit payments will be back on the agenda. [...] (192 words)

Issue dated 09/02/2021

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Mining

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