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Gold companies begin paying 8% royalty on revenue after Côte d'Ivoire stands its ground...
17 Dec, 2025 08:27 81 min read
Gold miners in Côte d’Ivoire have begun paying a new 8% royalty, backdated to January, after initially contesting its legality based on contract protections. Following unsuccessful negotiations, all companies have now complied to avoid potential penalties. This levy is part of a broader regional trend where West African governments are increasing fiscal demands on the mining sector amid high commodity prices. While some nations take direct action against operators, Côte d’Ivoire has opted for legislative changes to raise state revenue from the industry.... More