US Govt's Advisory On Sub-Saharan Africa's Gold Sector: Opportunities & Risks
- June 27th, 2023
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The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the United States Agency for International Development issued a business risk advisory focused on the gold sector in sub-Saharan Africa.
The U.S. government's advisory emphasizes the importance of adopting strengthened due diligence practices to prevent malign actors, including the Wagner Group, from exploiting the sector.
It highlights both the opportunities and risks associated with the gold trade in the region, urging industry participants to engage in responsible investment across various aspects of the sector.
The advisory specifically addresses artisanal and small-scale mining, discussing development opportunities and the support provided by the U.S. government.
While the gold sector offers significant potential, there are risks related to conflict financing, money laundering, corruption, sanctions evasion, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation.
The United States aims to collaborate with gold producers in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure a responsible and sustainable industry that eliminates the influence of predatory actors.
The advisory serves as a tool to advance those shared objectives.
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