Elie Kabore
New EITI Standard: Strengthening the data-driven fight against corruption
New provisions allow countries to use the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to curb corruption in the extractive sectorThe mining, oil and gas sector...
#SAMAO2023: Security and local content at the heart of the recommendations
The 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (SAMAO) ended on Friday 29 September 2023. Participants left with a glimmer of hope for...
#SAMAO2023 : Rehabilitation of mining sites discussed by stakeholders
The 5th West African Mining Week (Semaine des Activités minières de l’Afrique de l’Ouest - SAMAO), which began on 28 September 2023, is in...
#SAMAO2023: Focus on Burkina Faso’s mining potential
In recent years, the extractive industry has played an increasingly important role in the country's economy, contributing around 190 billion FCFA to the state...
#SAMAO2023: Discover the Mining Cadastre with its Director General, Mamadou Sagnon
In Burkina Faso's mining sector, the General Directorate of Mining Cadastre plays a crucial role in facilitating the granting of mining titles and authorisations....
#SAMAO2023: Local Content “to ensure that companies in which Burkinabé people...
Burkina Faso's mineral resources, the cornerstone of its economy, promise a promising future. The success of this vision depends on maximising the benefits of...
#SAMAO2023: “To date, 73 permanent quarrying authorisations have been issued by...
During the year 2022, the volume of quarried substances is estimated at nearly 1.5 million cubic metres, reflecting a significant increase compared with previous...
#SAMAO2023 : Energy transition, green minerals and renewable energy at the...
At this year's West African Mining Week (Semaine de l’Activité minière en Afrique de l’Ouest - SAMAO), the energy transition featured prominently in the...
#SAMAO2023 : Voluntary principles, safety and human rights at the centre...
The Canadian Embassy in Burkina Faso, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries, IAMGOLD Essakane SA and the Chamber of Mines,...
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...
