Burkina Faso's Coup Roils West Africa's Prosperous Gold Mining Sector

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Burkina Faso's military removed President Roch Marc Kaboré from office, suspended the constitution and dissolved the government and parliament last week, confirming a coup in a statement on the state broadcaster.

Will this development start a ripple effect that will decrease gold production across West Africa? The region had been known among gold investors and mining giants for its political stability, but the coup is spreading fears of what could happen under a military regime.

Industrial Info is tracking 36 gold-mining projects in Burkina Faso, with a total investment value of more than $1.8 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Metals & Minerals Project Database can click here for a list.

Across West Africa, Industrial Info is tracking 203 gold-mining projects worth more than $12.7 billion. Subscribers can click here for a list.

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