Guinea bans the export of unrefined (raw) gold in an effort to strengthen domestic refining and related economic activity, multiple outlets report. The policy is presented as a measure to keep gold processing within the country rather than exporting the raw metal. BBC News and other sources say the ban takes effect immediately and is intended to boost Guinea’s economy, including by increasing value through local processing and creating jobs. Reports attribute the decision to President Mamadi Doumbouya, who held meetings with industrial and artisanal gold producers and buyers ahead of the change. Legit.ng and NewZimbabwe.com add that Guinea’s new Conakry refinery is expected to handle the country’s gold output under the revised approach. The outlets’ descriptions indicate the ban targets the export of unrefined gold, while the overall goal is to direct production toward domestic refining capacity. No specific timelines for compliance, licensing details, or enforcement measures are provided across the summaries.