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Burkina Faso Opens Gold Refinery in Push to Retain More Value

Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery on Monday as the West African nation joins a growing number of countries on the continent seeking to capture more value from minerals produced within their borders.

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Record Diesel Costs Add Fresh Pressure on UK Economy

The UK economy entered “uncharted territory” on Monday, battling an assortment of financial pressures as fears intensified ahead of the next Budget.

  • Record diesel prices hit 199.18p per litre, driven by Brent crude over $96 per barrel
  • Geopolitical tensions between US and Iran unsettled energy market
  • Chancellor John Healey pledged fiscal discipline amid Budget uncertainty

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