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West African Mining Week (SAMAO)
Burkina Faso relies heavily on its mining sector, particularly gold exports, to drive its economy. This has significantly increased government revenues, creating opportunities for development. You can contribute to this growth by joining Samao 2025, where we will explore the exciting opportunities in this booming sector.
Join us at Samao 2025 to be at the heart of the West African mining industry. Don't miss this chance to network with world-renowned experts, showcase your business and contribute to the economic development of Burkina Faso. The future of the mining sector awaits you at Samao 2025.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The overall aim is to hold the 7th edition of the West African Mining Week (SAMAO) to promote the mining and quarrying sector.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF SAMAO
To give concrete expression to the government's desire to promote the mining sector, decree n°2016-063/MEMC/SG of 05 April 2016 establishing and harmonising events to promote the mining and quarrying sector in Burkina Faso, established the Semaine des Activités Minières d'Afrique de l'Ouest (SAMAO) with the following objectives:
Translate the Government's vision for promoting the mining and quarrying sector;
Offer business opportunities to the public and private sectors;
Attracting investors to support growth in the mining and quarrying sector mining and quarrying sector;
Support the sustainable development of the mining and quarrying sector quarries ;
Raising the profile of our country and attracting more investors in the mining sector;
Stimuler davantage l’économie du Burkina Faso et de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
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BURKINA FASO'S MINING POTENTIAL
INTRODUCTION In recent years, the extractive industry has played an increasingly important role in the country's economy, contributing around CFAF 190 billion to the state budget in 2016 and CFAF 274.29 billion in 2019[1]. Export revenues from mining products amounted to 1,023 billion in 2016 and 1,540 billion in 2018[2]. Gold has been the country's leading export since 2009. This is due to the country's immense geological and mining potential. I. PRESENTATION OF BURKINA FASO'S MINING POTENTIAL Precious metals Act 036-2015/CNT of 26 June 2015 on the mining code
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