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Houndé Gold Mine (Burkina Faso)

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The Houndé Gold Mine is a prominent mining site in southwestern Burkina Faso, located approximately 250 kilometers southwest of the capital, Ouagadougou. The mine is operated by the British-Canadian firm Endeavour Mining and commenced production in 2017. It is regarded as one of West Africa's lowest-cost and most efficient mines. Geographically, Houndé is situated in the Tuy Province, a region known for its geological richness within the Birimian Greenstone Belt. The project consists of several open pits and a modern processing plant with a capacity of several million tonnes of ore per year. Houndé has significantly transformed the economic dynamics of the region, creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs. The mine employs state-of-the-art technologies for ore extraction and emphasizes high environmental standards. Local development is fostered through targeted investments in community projects such as schools and wells. The projected mine life extends over more than a decade, ensuring long-term tax revenues for the state.

Best time to visit & climate

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

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📋 Practical info

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What is this place?
Houndé Gold Mine is a major gold mining project in southwestern Burkina Faso. It brings industrial activity to an otherwise rural region and creates employment.
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Visiting
The mine is an active mining operation with security restrictions, not open to the public. From outside you can see the waste rock dumps and the access road.
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Where to view it
From the main road passing the mine you can see the open pit and processing facilities. A safe viewpoint is located near the main gate.
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Local products
The main product is gold, cast into bars for export. Agricultural products like cotton and millet are also grown in the region, though not from the mine.
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Active season
Mining operations run year-round with continuous shifts. The rainy season (May to October) may affect extraction, but production typically continues throughout the year.
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Nearby
Combine a visit with the town of Houndé, a regional trading centre. The nearby Comoé National Park has a chance to experience Burkina Faso's wildlife.

Geography

Coordinates
11.45890, -3.42490

Facts

  • Operated by Endeavour Mining in the Tuy Province.
  • Commercial gold production started in the year 2017.
  • Located approximately 250 km southwest of Ouagadougou.
  • Processes over 4 million tonnes of gold ore annually.
  • Regarded as one of the most efficient mines in West Africa.
  • Created over 1,000 direct jobs for the region.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Houndé mine?
Directly on the main road between Ouaga and Bobo.
Can you see the site?
From the road, the scale of the industrial facility is visible.
Who is the operator?
The mine is operated by Endeavour Mining.
Is there a visitor service?
No, it is a purely industrial operation without tourism.
What is its significance?
It is an important employer for the Houndé region.
Houndé Gold Mine: where is it located?
Houndé Gold Mine is located in Burkina Faso.
Houndé Gold Mine: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.
Houndé Gold Mine: why is it worth visiting?
The Houndé Gold Mine is a prominent mining site in southwestern Burkina Faso, located approximately 250 kilometers southwest of the capital, Ouagadougou.
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