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Gold mining companies operating in Mali paid the state a record 888.5-billion CFA francs ($1.57-billion) in 2025, up 6.4% from the previous year, as record gold prices offset a 23% fall in industrial production to 42.2 metric tons. The decline was mainly due to the suspension of Barrick Gold's operations for more than six months over a dispute with the government, which was resolved in November 2025 with a $430-million settlement.
JNIM blockades threaten Bamako supply routes and regional tradeJama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin has intensified attacks on transport corridors linking Bamako to coastal ports, disrupting fuel and food supplies and stranding thousands of containers in Dakar and Abidjan. Coordinated assaults on 25 April targeted Bamako, Kati, Mopti, Sévaré and Gao, killing Defence Minister Sadio Camara and prompting France to urge its nationals to leave Mali as soon as possible.
Sandvik expands West Africa service footprintSandvik Rock Processing is extending its support for crushing and screening equipment across West Africa, with facilities in Kumasi, Bamako, Ouagadougou and Abidjan offering on-site engineering, parts warehousing and training. The company says it continues to invest in local resources to ensure rapid response support and reduce downtime for mining customers in the region.
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Gold mining companies operating in Mali paid the state a record 888.5-billion CFA francs ($1.57-billion) in 2025, up 6.4% from 835.1 billion CFA francs the year before, as record gold prices offset...
ASX- and LSE-listed Resolute Mining says its Syama mine, in southern Mali, has not been affected by security incidents and unrest in Bamako and four other cities in central and northern parts of...
Sandvik Rock Processing says it is extending its footprint in West Africa in an effort to support the region’s growing mining sector with service offerings that include on-site engineering, parts...
West Africa has long established itself as one of the continent’s most exciting regions for exploration and mining, and Sandvik Rock Processing continues to build on its strong footprint of...
Canada's Barrick Mining has officially resumed operational control of its Mali gold mine, according to a company memo seen by Reuters. Barrick will resume production gradually and will focus on...
Mali has recovered 761-billion CFA francs ($1.2-billion) in arrears from mining companies following a sweeping audit, its finance minister said, marking one of the country’s biggest clawbacks from...
Toubani Resources has stated that operations at the project remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in Mali's capital, Bamako.
Operations at the site continue as usual following recent press speculation concerning security developments in and around the capital of Bamako.
ASX-listed Toubani Resources says operations at its Kobada gold project, in Mali, remain unaffected by recent fuel supply restrictions and security concerns reported in the country’s capital,...
Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has announced the official opening of the Stage 1 Bougouni lithium project, in southern Mali, by Mali President General Assimi Goïta in a ceremony held on November 3. The...
Canadian miner B2Gold said on Monday that operations at its Fekola Complex in Mali remain uninterrupted and that all permits and licenses were in good standing, even as the West African nation...
Aim-listed Kodal Minerals says operations at the Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali, located about 180 km from Bamako, continue to run as usual. This follows recent press speculation...
Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected...
Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has reported group gold production of 59 857 oz for the September quarter, down from 75 962 oz in the prior period, with output impacted continued supply...
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