From 2 to 4 October 2023, the town of Nouadhibou in Mauritania will be hosting a "training workshop for members of civil society organisations, the media and local elected representatives on advocacy tools for mining taxation, social auditing, environmental...

Canadian mining company Iamgold Corporation announced on September 27, 2023 in Toronto, the appointment of Bruno Lemelin as Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. In this role, he will oversee all mining and development activities at Iamgold's projects."On behalf of...

New provisions allow countries to use the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to curb corruption in the extractive sectorThe mining, oil and gas sector is prone to corruption for a number of reasons. The profitability of the sector, the...

The 5th edition of the West African Mining Week (SAMAO) ended on Friday 29 September 2023. Participants left with a glimmer of hope for the development of local economies, as evidenced by the recommendations made to the mining administration.The...

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 full swing in the capital of Burkina Faso. The 2,000 players in the mining sector...

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 budget in 2016 and 274.29 billion in 2019. Export revenues from mining products amounted to...

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. As a central entity of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries, it works to...

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 mining for local populations. With this in mind, the Burkina Faso government has set up...

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 years. Revenues from production have also seen significant growth, reaching 971 million CFA francs in...

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 discussion sessions. Indeed, at this year's event, participants discussed the theme of "Energy transition in...