6 local authorities received more than 1 billion FCFAHoundé received the most money with 1.996.3 billion FCFAFollowed by Falangoutou, Gorom-Gorom, Boudry, the Boucle du Mouhoun region and Sahel.Information published by ORCADEDuring 2022, a total of 48.006 billion FCFA was...
On Thursday 28 December 2023, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries recognised the merit of 117 of its agents and partners who distinguished themselves through their dedication and determination in the performance of their duties during the year...
In the midst of a lawsuit, the State of Burkina Faso and the Essakane mine have opted for an out-of-court settlement in the fine coal affair. The out-of-court settlement of the case is a procedure that is recognised in...
Minesactu.info's best article of 2023 is: Rising gold prices: Increase royalties to benefit from mining incomeThe article was written at a time when Burkina Faso was in need of money to meet the costs of the insecurity and humanitarian...
The River Niger is the third largest river in Africa after the Nile and the Congo. With a length of 4,200 km, 1,700 of which are in Mali, the river has seen an increase in gold panning in recent...
Mark ROBINSON, EITI Executive Director, looks back at the year's highlights.This year has been a milestone for the EITI. Our 20th anniversary was an opportunity to look back, celebrate progress and reflect on the way forward. The new EITI...
In Burkina Faso, mercury and cyanide, highly toxic chemicals used in mineral processing, are ending up in the country's surface and groundwater, condemning current and future generations to terrible water problems and a health catastrophe. The experts are unanimous:...
After several postponements, the fine coal case was selected for trial on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Ouaga I. After 3 months, the trial paused on 22 December 2023 and resumed on 28...
While the highlight of 2023 at the Ministry of Mines was the appointment of Yacouba Zabré Gouba on 17 December 2023 to replace Simon Pierre Boussim as head of the Ministry, a number of reforms were carried out at...
Appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries on 17 December 2023, replacing Simon Pierre Boussim, Yacouba Zabré Gouba was installed this Friday 22 December 2023 in Ouagadougou by the Secretary General of the Government and the Council of Ministers....
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