Burkina Faso: 57.675 tonnes of gold produced in 2022
Production was 66.858 tonnes in 2021Down by 9,183 tonnes compared to 2021Representing a 13.7% decreaseProduction stoppages at several mines are thought to be the main causeThe ounce of gold stood at 1,794.2 US dollars in December 2022Between January and December 2022, Burkina Faso's total fine gold production was 57.675 tonnes.According to the General Directorate of Economy and Planning (DGEP),...
Fire at the Sankariare market: For SYNATCOMB “The causes of the fire remain to be determined by our competent authorities”
Following the fire at the Sankariare market, the National Union of Traders of Burkina (SYNATCOMB) organised a press conference on Monday 30 January 2023 at the Sankariare market.The Secretary General of this union, Donatien Nagalo, stressed that "the causes of this fire are yet to be determined by our competent authorities". As a reminder, a fire destroyed almost half...
Import, purchase, sale of explosive substances: the law requires to have an approved depot in advance
Fire at the Sankaryaaré market: SYNATCOMB press conference on the situation of the Sankaryaaré marketThe National Union of Traders of Burkina (SYNATCOMB) held a press conference on Monday, 30 January 2023 at the Sankaryaaré market which suffered a fire yesterday, 29 January 2023.For Donatien Nagalo, Secretary General of this union: "Despite the joint efforts of governments and the various...
Artisanal gold mining: Closure of the Foundations for Peace project by AMR and Impact
On 27 January 2023, the closing ceremony of the project "Foundations for Peace in the Artisanal Gold Mining Sector in Burkina Faso" was held.The workshop provided an opportunity to share the results obtained during the implementation of the project, to share the opinions and testimonies of the beneficiaries and to discuss the lessons learned, challenges and perspectives.As a reminder,...
Mining sector: Endeavour mining makes its market in Burkina Faso
Of the 6 mines, 4 are located in Burkina Faso, one in Senegal and one in Côte d'IvoireThe production of the 4 mines in Burkina Faso represents 52.10%.Endeavour mining's industrial presence is concentrated exclusively in West AfricaCanadian-owned company managed from LondonBy the end of 2022, the 6 mines operated by the Endeavour mining group had produced 1,401 Kilo Ounces...
The mine OREZONE BOMBORE SA is recruiting a Training and Performance Monitoring Specialist
The mine OREZONE BOMBORE SA is recruiting a Training and Performance Monitoring SpecialistApplication to be sent to: careers@orezone.com no later than Friday 03 February 2023 at 4pm.#Mines_Actu_Burkina
Management of research permits: Court of Auditors finds shortcomings
Difficulties in accessing the mining cadastre onlineLack of proof of work submitted, as well as related expenses, prior to the granting of exploration permitsNon-application of sanctions provided for by the Mining CodeFailure to fully recover revenues from exploration permitsThe legal processing time for granting research permits is not respectedLack of adequate human, financial and material resourcesBurkina Faso's subsoil...
Endeavour mining: big changes in the management team
Mana Mine General Manager appointed Executive Vice President of ProjectsSébastien de Montessus as President and Chief Executive OfficerA new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO")Djaria Traore becomes Vice President ESG and Supply Chain"As part of its ongoing efforts to optimise the company and deliver Endeavour's next phase of growth, the Company is pleased to announce several...
Mining sector: figures of Roxgold’s mine situated in Bagassi
Operated by Fortuna, a Canadian company106,108 ounces of gold produced in 2022Of which 26,190 ounces in the 4th quarterWith an average head grade of 6.45 grams per tonne8% decrease from 2021 due to lower gradesFortuna, the company that operates the Yaramoko mine (Roxgold's mine) in Bagassi, Burkina Faso, announced its production results for the year 2022 in a statement...
Protests at the Ministry of Mines and Energy: workers denounce the governance of the ministry
During a press conference organised by SYNATRAMEThe union deplores the lack of vision in the career plans of agentsMany difficulties undermine the proper functioning of the mining sectorMake the permanent presence of agents in the industrial mine effectiveCreate a mining and energy civil serviceOn Thursday 19 January 2023 in Ouagadougou, the National Union of Mining and Energy Workers (SYNATRAME)...
