Cameroon is drawing a hard line in the sand when it comes to its mining sector, launching a massive new operation to reclaim staggering financial losses. The target is approximately $680 billion in lost tax and customs revenues tied to the production of roughly 17 tons of gold. The government’s sweeping crackdown comes amid growing concern over revenue leakage that has deprived the nation of critical funds. This operation signals a major shift in accountability within the mining industry, as authorities move to recover what is rightfully owed to the state.
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