Bissa mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Centre-Nord Region | |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Coordinates | 13°09′47″N 1°30′46″W / 13.16306°N 1.51278°W |
| Production | |
| Products | Gold |
| History | |
| Opened | 2013 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Nordgold |
The Bissa mine is one of the largest gold mines in the Burkina Faso.[1] The mine is located in the center of the country in Centre-Nord Region.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 4.9 million oz of gold[1] and is operated by Nordgold.
Between 2011 and 2013, the villages of Imiougou and Bissa were displaced to make way for the mine[2] before its opening in January 2013.[3]
