Guinea now bans the export of raw gold and requires local refining before any export.
Key points
A regional trend, not an isolated case. West Africa is redefining the rules of the game for foreign investors. Senegal, Guinea, and other producing states now require a real contribution to the local value chain.
Clearly identified winners and losers. Industrial players capable of investing in refining, certification, and logistics will be favored.
A high risk, but readable. The contractual and regulatory risk is real. But the trajectory is telegraphed: a well-informed investor can adapt to it and even benefit from it.
Guinea remains strategic, but under new conditions. The country is no less investable: it is more demanding.
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