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When did the Bisha gold mine in western Eritrea begin operating?
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The Bisha gold mine in western Eritrea began operations in 2011. It was established as a joint venture between the Eritrean government and a private Canadian-based company. While the project's profitability encouraged further foreign investment in the country's mining sector, it also drew scrutiny from international human rights groups regarding the treatment and welfare of the mine's workers.1