Guinea illegal gold mining crackdown sparks clashes, kills 10 - Mining.com.au

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Guinea’s ban on artisanal gold mining in Siguiri triggered clashes that killed 10 people and injured 13, according to the government. The ban began on 2 November; security forces have since arrested 1,263 suspected illegal miners, Bloomberg reported. Guinea’s mines ministry reported approximately 2.4 million ounces of gold exports in 2025, including 1.8 million ounces from artisanal mining, underscoring the sector’s importance. Enforcement could disrupt artisanal gold supply, but the article does not quantify affected production or establish a near-term bullion-price effect. The crackdown has also prompted large cross-border population movements.