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Mining and energy sector developments in West Africa

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Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso are experiencing developments in their mining and energy sectors. In Côte d'Ivoire, Fortuna Mining is targeting annual production of 160,000 to 170,000 ounces at the Séguéla gold mine, with plans to exceed 200,000 ounces by 2028. Burkina Faso is pursuing energy and mining sovereignty through new legislation and solar energy expansion, reporting significant renewable energy contributions to its national grid in the first half of 2026. Côte d'Ivoire is increasingly attracting international investment, particularly from the United States. A 2026 U.S. Department of State report highlights the country as a destination for American exporters due to its economic dynamism and a decade of steady GDP growth. The nation’s 2026-2030 development plan seeks approximately $206 billion in investment, with over 70% expected to be sourced from the private sector. Further mining expansion is centered on the Boundiali gold mine by Aurum Resources. Construction is slated to begin in late 2026, a phase expected to create 4,200 direct and indirect jobs. Once operational in 2028, the mine is projected to provide 2,200 permanent jobs and aims to produce 1.5 million ounces of gold over an 11-year period. To manage sector growth, the Ivorian National Security Council (CNS) has provided new vehicles and motorcycles to security forces in the Poro region to combat illegal gold mining. This initiative follows operations that destroyed clandestine sites in Oumbolo and Tangafla, intended to protect water resources and agricultural land from environmental degradation caused by unregulated mining. In October 2026, mining companies expanded community support initiatives in the region. In Séguéla, Côte d'Ivoire, Roxgold Sango is financing a two-month heavy machinery operation training program for 35 youths from villages impacted by mining activities.

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