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IAMGOLD Essakane

Largest gold mine

Burkina Faso , Dori Founded 2010 1001-5000 Website

Operating Since2010 (16y)

About IAMGOLD Essakane

IAMGOLD Essakane is Burkina Faso's largest gold mine, operated by Canadian company IAMGOLD in the northern Sahel region. Essakane has been one of the leading gold producers in West Africa, making Burkina Faso one of the continent's top gold producers. Gold is now the country's main export.

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iamgold.com

Quick Facts

CountryBurkina Faso

Founded2010

TypeCorporate

ModelB2B

Team Size1001-5000

Operating In

Burkina Faso

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