Mali Suspends New Mining Permits Amid Safety and Regulatory Overhaul
Mali, Africa’s second-largest gold producer, has suspended the issuance of new mining permits to foreign companies following a tragic mining accident that claimed over 40 lives. The decision, announced by the Council of Ministers, also includes a ban on issuing artisanal mining permits to foreign nationals while investigations continue. The collapse of an illegal gold mine near Kéniéba in the western Kayes region last month resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people, mostly
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