SIMEP: Côte d'Ivoire Takes a Decisive Step in Structuring the Gold Sector

Author: Adolphe ANGOUAPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

Business & Economy

SIMEP: Côte d'Ivoire Takes a Decisive Step in Structuring the Gold Sector

Côte d'Ivoire has taken an important step in structuring its gold sector with the closure of a coordination meeting for the operationalization of the Ivorian Precious Metals Company (SIMEP) on September 16, 2026. Minister of Mines Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly praised the mobilization of partners such as StoneX and the World Gold Council. SIMEP aims to transform the gold value chain in Côte d'Ivoire, covering the operation of semi-industrial mines and the marketing of gold.

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