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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...