Burkina Faso
Nordgold's Burkina Faso exit plan takes shape

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. [...]
Published on 25.04.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes
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