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Burkina Faso
Nordgold's Burkina Faso exit plan takes shape

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Workers in front of a gold ore stockpile at the Taparko gold mine site, northern Burkina Faso, 11 March 2009.
Workers in front of a gold ore stockpile at the Taparko gold mine site, northern Burkina Faso, 11 March 2009. © Katrina Manson/Reuters

The Russian firm, faced with insecurity in Burkina Faso, Western sanctions hitting its gold exports, and deteriorating relations with the ruling junta, has found a buyer for its Taparko mine. The group is now looking for candidates for its Bissa and Yimiougou sites.

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