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Wahgnion Gold Mine

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The Wahgnion Gold Mine is a modern mining project located in southwestern Burkina Faso, in the Léraba Province, near the border with Côte d'Ivoire. Commercial production commenced in 2019, with the project originally developed by Teranga Gold before it became part of Endeavour Mining's assets through a merger. The operation consists of several open pits (including Nogbele and Fourkoura) and a state-of-the-art processing plant utilizing carbon-in-leach (CIL) technology. Situated in a region with higher rainfall compared to the northern Sahelian areas, the mine employs specialized environmental management and infrastructure design to ensure sustainability. Wahgnion has quickly become a major economic engine in the Cascades region, providing employment in a previously under-industrialized area. The company is actively involved in community development, focusing on agricultural support and vocational training for local youth. The success of Wahgnion highlights the significant potential of the Banfora greenstone belt and contributes to the geographical diversification of mining operations within Burkina Faso.

Location: Burkina Faso
Nearby: Banfora (23 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	25	28	30	30	29	27	26	25	25	27	27	25
Rain mm	2	8	21	64	111	162	239	291	222	85	8	0

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Wahgnion Gold Mine in southwestern Burkina Faso is a modern open-pit mine adding to the country's thriving gold industry. It creates jobs and generates foreign exchange revenue for Burkina Faso.

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Visiting

The mine site is fenced off and not open to the public. An exterior view is possible from nearby roads or elevations, but restricted for security reasons.

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Where to view it

From the access road to the mine, there is a good view of the open pit and waste dumps. A nearby hill to the west also provides a panoramic view of the entire area.

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Local products

The mine produces gold doré bars which are exported for further processing. There are no local retail products for travelers; gold is a pure export commodity.

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Active season

Mining takes place year-round in shifts, with increased production during the dry season (November to April). Conditions for open-pit mining are then most favorable.

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Nearby

The mine can be combined with a visit to the nearby Banfora waterfalls and traditional villages of the region. The town of Banfora also has accommodation and markets.

Geography

Coordinates

10.45000, -4.85000

Facts

Wahgnion achieved commercial production in November 2019.
The mine is located approximately 510 km southwest of Ouagadougou.
It was acquired by Endeavour Mining as part of its merger with Teranga Gold.
The processing facility has a throughput capacity of 2.4 million tonnes per year.
The mine's life is estimated to be over 10 years based on current reserves.
Wahgnion is a key contributor to the regional economy in the Cascades district.