Guinea has initiated a trial concerning illegal gold mining, which began on November 12, following a significant crackdown on mineral extraction in the Siguiri district. The government imposed a ban on “unregulated and illegal” gold mining in the region, leading to the deployment of military forces aimed at restoring order.
As part of this enforcement action, security forces have expelled tens of thousands of foreign workers who had come to the area to participate in mining operations. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to regulate the mining industry and address the challenges posed by unlicensed mining activities.
