#SAMAO2023 : Voluntary principles, safety and human rights at the centre of a workshop
The Canadian Embassy in Burkina Faso, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries, IAMGOLD Essakane SA and the Chamber of Mines, organised an information workshop on the Voluntary Principles, Security and Human Rights on 28 September 2023. The workshop was held as part of the West African Mining Week (Semaine des Activités minières d’Afrique de l’ouest...
Pre#SAMAO2023 activities: Artisans trained to add value to development minerals
On 27 September 2023, as a prelude to the 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (Semaine des activités minières de l’Afrique de l’Ouest - SAMAO), a training and experience-sharing workshop was held for artisans in Burkina Faso on the value of development minerals. At the end of the discussions, the participants gave us the gist of the...
#SAMAO2023: Interview with Samuel GUIGEMDÉ, Director General of the Burkina Faso Bureau of Mines and Geology (BUMIGEB)
The Burkina Faso Bureau of Mines and Geology (Bureau des Mines et de la Géologie du Burkina Faso - BUMIGEB) is a major player in the geology and mining sector. Founded in 1978, BUMIGEB plays a vital role in improving geological knowledge and promoting sustainable exploitation of the varied mineral resources available underground. According to its Director General, Samuel...
#SAMAO2023: “The mining sector, a resilient field despite insecurity”, Aristide BELEMSOBGO Director General of Mines of Burkina Faso
Despite the security challenges Burkina Faso has faced since 2016, the mining sector remains a major pillar of the national economy. With 16 gold mines in operation and annual production of more than 50 tonnes, the country ranks among the top five gold producers in Africa, according to World Mining Data's 2023 ranking. The Director General of Mines, Aristide...
#SAMAO2023 the edition of resilience! A word from the Ministry of Mines, Simon Pierre Boussim
The 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (Semaine des Activités Minières d’Afrique de l’Ouest - SAMAO) aims to reassure our current partners and attract other investors to this sector, which is one of the most resilient in our economy in the current context. Studies show that many countries with abundant natural resources generally have difficulty transforming this...
SAMAO2023 the edition of resilience! A word from Jean-Baptiste Kaboré, Chairman of the National Organising Committee
Over 2000 participants expectedAfter three (03) years of suspension, it was necessary this year to relaunch this important event, the West African Mining Week (Semaine des Activités Minières d'Afrique de l'Ouest - SAMAO) . Indeed, the event has been postponed several times since its last edition in 2019, mainly because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because of...
The 5th edition of the #SAMAO 2023 is on its way: A sign of the resilience of the people of Burkina Faso
The opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (Semaine de l’Activité minière en Afrique de l’Ouest - SAMAO) took place on 28 September 2023 in Ouagadougou. The theme of SAMAO is "Mining in Africa: What strategy for impacting local economies?" The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Apollinaire Kyélem, the President of the...
Pre #SAMAO2023 activity: Delegations satisfied with discussions
As a prelude to the 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (Semaine de l’Activité minière en Afrique de l’Ouest - SAMAO), Ouagadougou hosted a pre-SAMAO training and experience-sharing workshop on the potential and development issues of the development minerals sector. Held from 26 to 27 September 2023, it was attended by numerous international institutions, delegations and experts...
Pre-activity #SAMAO2023: Training in the manufacture of standardised stabilised earth bricks
As a prelude to the 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (SAMAO), Ouagadougou hosted a pre-SAMAO training and experience-sharing workshop on the potential and development issues of the development minerals sector. Held from 26 to 27 September 2023, it was attended by numerous international institutions, delegations and experts in the field of development minerals.The Pre-SAMAO ended on...
Boungou mine: truck drivers refuse to take part in the supply convoy
Burkina Faso's truck drivers will not be taking part in the supply convoy to the Bougou mine. This was announced by the executive committee of the National Union of Truck Drivers of Burkina Faso (Union Nationale des Chauffeurs Routiers du Burkina - UCRB) in a press release issued in Ouagadougou on 26 September 2023.They cite as reasons the "accentuated"...
