


Burkina Faso records over $6 billion worth of gold through official channels in six months
Burkina Faso recorded over $6 billion in gold through official channels in the first half of 2026.
The country produced 26 tonnes of gold from industrial mines and SONASP procured 29 tonnes from artisanal and semi-mechanised miners.
Government reforms focus on increasing state participation, improving transparency, and reducing gold smuggling.
Authorities established new mining cooperatives, delineated mining corridors, and intensified control measures to further strengthen the mining sector.