Gold remains one of Africa's most valuable natural resources, yet countries are taking different approaches to managing it. In this video, we compare the policies and strategies of Burkina Faso under Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama, with a focus on state participation, mining policy, and long-term economic development.

We explore Burkina Faso's decision to expand the role of its state-owned mining company, SOPAMIB, and discuss how this approach differs from Ghana's current mining framework. We also examine the broader debate over state ownership, foreign investment, expired mining leases, and how governments can maximize the benefits of natural resources for national development.

Could greater state participation in mining increase government revenue? What are the potential benefits and challenges of a state-owned mining model? And what lessons, if any, can African countries learn from one another?

Join the discussion as we analyze these important policy questions and their implications for the future of Africa's gold industry.

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