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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 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 ...
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Mali starts work on 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 ...
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Arbitration tribunal involving Barrick and the State of Mali constituted
The hearing of the case is even more important in light of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex being put under provisional ...
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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 ...
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Mali Plans Gold Refinery with Russia
MALI’S government has announced plans to establish a new state-controlled gold refinery in partnership with Russia’s Yadran, ...
China’s support for Mali’s military carries risks: researcher outlines what they are
The heavy reliance on Chinese supply exposes Mali to vulnerabilities, including supply disruptions, diminished bargaining ...
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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’.
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Wagner mercenaries declare 'mission accomplished' in Mali
But in other parts of Africa the PMCs have been brought under direct control of the Russian government and they aren't going anywhere.