Ivory Coast intensifies crackdown on illegal gold mining

Ivory Coast announced a 'zero tolerance' policy against illegal gold mining following a national workshop in Yamoussoukro.

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Authorities have intensified field operations since late July to standardize enforcement.

This crackdown aims to protect natural resources and combat criminal networks.

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