Gold

Burkina Faso inaugurated its first gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, in Ouagadougou, aiming to process gold domestically and enhance state control over the mining sector. The facility, costing over 11bn CFA francs, will initially process 164 tonnes of gold annually.

Davido praised Burkina Faso's leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, following the opening of the country's first gold refinery on September 28, 2026. This milestone aims to enhance economic independence by processing gold domestically rather than exporting raw ore.

Burkina Faso inaugurated its first gold refinery, Raffinerie Nationale d’Or du Burkina Faso, on September 28. President Ibrahim Traoré emphasized the need for local processing of mineral resources to enhance national control and contribute to industrial development.