Côte d’Ivoire: 43.758 tonnes of gold worth 950.200 billion FCFA to be exported in 2021
In 2021, Côte d'Ivoire's gold exports are estimated at 43,758 tonnes, with a turnover of 950,200 billion FCFA. These statistics take into account industrial, semi-industrial and artisanal production, according to the 2021 report of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - ITIE Côte d'Ivoire.Of total industrial gold exports estimated at 43,758 tonnes, the top three in terms of production are...
DRC: Exports of copper and cobalt rise, but gold and diamonds fall.
Between 2020 and 2022, export statistics for the extractive sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) fluctuated. Statistics extracted from the 2023 report of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (ITIE-RDC) show an increase in copper and cobalt and a decrease in gold and diamonds.Between 2020 and 2022, copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo rose by almost...
Burkina Faso : List of semi-mechanised mining permits valid on 31/12/2023
The General Directorate of the Mining Cadastre - Burkina Faso published on 24 January 2023 the list of semi-mechanised mining permits valid on 31/12/2023.NB: Versions PDF disponible sur www.ecadastreminier.bf#Mines_Actu_Burkina
Burkina Faso: List of industrial authorisations for quarry substances valid on 31 December 2023
On 23 January 2023, the General Directorate of the Mining Cadastre - Burkina Faso published the list of industrial authorisations for quarry substances valid on 31/12/2023.NB: Versions PDF disponible sur www.ecadastreminier.bf#Mines_Actu_Burkina
Crisis at the Houndé Gold mine: Workers no longer want to talk to Managing Director Adama Savadogo
On 24 January 2024, the collective of Houndé Gold staff representatives issued an update on the crisis at Houndé Gold. The group comprises representatives of workers at the Houndé mine and subcontractors.Minesactu.info has obtained a copy of this clarifying statement. It states that since 21 January 2024, Houndé Gold workers and those of subcontractors have been working to re-establish...
Crisis at the Houndé Gold mine: “With the support of the gendarmerie, our teams have set up a system to ensure secure access to the entire site”, Adama Savadogo,...
Since the morning of Sunday 21 January 2024, workers at the Houndé Gold mine have been observing a strike that has brought work to a standstill. These workers have been joined by workers from subcontracting companies. The Ministry of Mines sent a delegation for negotiations between the parties yesterday 23 January 2023. Adama Savadogo, General Manager of the Houndé...
Endeavour Mining: Sébastien de Montessus loses around 18 billion FCFA following his dismissal
Including a bonus of 1.6 billion FCFA to be paid in 2023A one-off bonus of 6 billion FCFA to be paid in 2021A cash portion of 900 million FCFA of the bonus received for 2022Shares worth 9.4 billion FCFAEndeavour Mining announced on 4 January 2024 that it had terminated the appointment of Sébastien de Montessus as president, chief executive...
Heirs Energies Celebrates Third Anniversary Significant Milestones in Production Growth, Transformational Community Engagement, and a Sound Safety Record
LAGOS 19/01/2024 – Heirs Energies, Africa’s foremost indigenous-owned integrated energy company, commemorated its three-year anniversary. In a short timescale, Heirs Energy has implemented a track record of significant production increases, pioneered a new model of community engagementand built at world class Nigerian management team, all contributing to a new beginning in ensuring Nigeria's sustainable energy future. Heirs Energies launched...
Mine tailings treatment plant: revolutionary technology made in Burkina Faso
The tailings treatment plant was officially inaugurated on Tuesday 23 January 2024 by the President of the Transition, Ibrahim Traoré. Located in Ouagadougou and equipped with revolutionary technology, the plant is entirely designed in Burkina Faso.The tailings processing plant is based on the use of local expertise in the transformation of national resources. As Joachim Marie Emmanuel Tapsoba, President...
Crisis at the Houndé Gold mine: two vice-presidents of Endeavour mining speak out
They denounce the illegal natureFor them, the only legitimate authority to lead these discussions is the contested Director GeneralSafety measures are in place to ensure that mine and subcontractor employees can work safely.Any employee who is unable to return to work must notify Human Resources.Activities at the Houndé Gold mine have been at a standstill since the morning of...
