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Côte d'Ivoire targets illegal gold mining with new security measures
The Côte d'Ivoire National Security Council (CNS), presided over by President Alassane Ouattara, has announced a major crackdown on illegal gold mining to address environmental degradation and security threats. The government aims to eliminate illegal mining activities within six months.
Key measures include a six-month moratorium on issuing semi-industrial and artisanal mining licenses. To enhance enforcement, the state will create 21 river security platoons to monitor the country's four major rivers and their tributaries. Additionally, the government plans to increase the number of operational brigades within the Special Group for the Fight against Illegal Gold Mining.
Legislative changes are also expected, with new laws aimed at increasing penalties. These updates will treat logistical or financial complicity as independent offenses. Authorities have linked illegal mining to the potential financing of armed groups and insurgent networks in West Africa. To mitigate environmental damage, such as mercury pollution affecting water quality, the government will implement site rehabilitation programs and support economic reintegration for miners.
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Abou Bamba · Alassane Ouattara · Côte d'Ivoire · Fidèle Sarassoro · Many Peaks Minerals · National Security Council
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A six-month moratorium has been established on issuing semi-industrial and artisanal mining licenses. connectionivoirienne.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government will increase the number of operational brigades within the Special Group for the Fight against Illegal Gold Mining. www.informateur.ci · connectionivoirienne.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New laws will be adopted to increase penalties for illegal mining, including treating logistical or financial complicity as independent offenses. connectionivoirienne.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government is creating 21 river security platoons to monitor major rivers and their tributaries. www.informateur.ci · connectionivoirienne.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Illegal mining has caused mercury pollution, impacting water quality and natural resources. newscentraltv.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Security Council meeting was presided over by President Alassane Ouattara. www.informateur.ci · connectionivoirienne.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities have linked illegal mining to the potential financing of armed groups and insurgent networks in West Africa. newscentraltv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Côte d'Ivoire will aim to eliminate illegal gold mining within six months. www.informateur.ci · newscentraltv.com · connectionivoirienne.net