Deal #4952
Burkina Faso
Created at
2016-01-27
Last update
2021-11-22
Last full update
2020-08-07
Negative impacts for local communities
Negative impacts for local communities
Violence
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
Gold miners smuggled themselves into the old galleries of the Bissa Gold mine. Contract workers at Nord Gold Bissa mine in Burkina Faso are in conflict with Exterhum Africa, which has consistently refused to listen to the workers’ demands.
Promised or received compensation
Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
The company considers resettlement not only the matter of compensation, but also the matter of education, employment,
healthcare, managing environmental impact and building new infrastructure.
Promised benefits for local communities
Promised benefits for local communities
Health, Education, Capacity building, Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
In 2014 about US$156,000 was spent for community development projects and initiatives. Benefits under three main themes: economic empowerment, education and training, potable water, health, safety and sport. For more information see integrated report 2014, pg 157.