Mali junta begins seizing gold mined by Canadian firm
Since coming to power in a 2020 coup, Mali's military rulers have promised a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative mining industry in the country, stepping up pressure on foreign firms in recent months.
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The leader of Mali's junta, Assimi Goita. (FILE/AFP)
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Mali's junta has begun seizing gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto mine operated by Canadian firm Barrick Gold, according to a security source and an internal company