Burkina Faso: Masses Rise Up Against Neo-Colonial Rule | Global Research
Historically the country of Burkina Faso, formerly known as Upper Volta,
was known as an agricultural producing state. In recent years the
production of gold and other mineral commodities such as granite,
marble, phosphate rock, cement, dolomite and pumice have accelerated. At
present Burkina Faso is the fourth largest producer of gold in Africa.
There are at least six major mines in operation.
