Archive for: October, 2026

Burkina Faso opens gold refinery in push to retain more value

Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery on Monday, September 28 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. State-controlled Raffinor BF SA, built at a cost of 11 billion CFA francs ($19 million), has an initial capacity […]

‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record

Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica Watkins Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, October 1 after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record, and that created further history with the first Black woman to lead a […]

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