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Mali begins building Russian-backed gold refinery
Mali's military junta has started building the West African state's first-ever gold refinery in partnership with a Russian ...
Barrick’s Future in Mali Hinges on Key Gold Mine Permit Renewal
One of the next major hurdles in Barrick Mining Corp.’s saga in Mali will be renewing a key gold mining license, after the ...
What's happening in Mali after five years of military rule?
When General Assimi Goita seized power in 2020, many hoped it would bring positive change to Mali, a country grappling with ...
Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery
Mali began construction of a new Russia-backed gold refinery on Monday, which the West African country's military leader said ...
The Africa Report4d
Barrick in Mali: What happens next?
After wrangling with the Malian government over the 2023 mining code, Canadian mining giant Barrick is held in a Catch-22 as ...
Al Jazeera on MSN5d
Wagner vs Africa Corps: The future of Russian paramilitaries in Mali
As mercenaries leave Mali, experts say remaining Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps is more than just ‘Wagner rebranded’.
Global Construction Review3d
Mali breaks ground on $130bn-a-year gold refinery
The west African state of Mali has broken ground on a gold refinery, the Reuters news agency reports. The government ...
The Africa Report4d
Mali: A Russian bomber crashes into the Niger River
A Russian-built SU-24M bomber crashed into Niger River near Gao, Mali, a day after a major Africa Corps–FLA clash. The cause ...
Russia's Wagner group to leave Mali
Russia’s Wagner paramilitary said it would cease operations against Islamic extremists in Mali, although Moscow will retain a ...
France 24 on MSN1d
Armed attack in Niger kills 34 soldiers near Mali border
Hundreds of assailants killed 34 Nigerien soldiers in an attack near Mali on Thursday, the defense ministry said. The ...