A Pivotal Moment to Regulate Artisanal Gold Mining in
Jul 27, 2020· Artisanal gold mining is a crucial economic sector throughout the G5 Sahel countries of Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger. It is especially important in in Burkina Faso, where it contributes substantially to the state budget, provides jobs, and can improve the standard of living of otherwise highly vulnerable people.