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1 week ago | 
zawya.com | Tiemoko Diallo
Mali began construction of a new Russia-backed gold refinery on Monday, which the West African country's military leader said would take it closer to asserting control over its natural resources. The 200-ton capacity facility, in which Mali has a controlling stake, will be built in partnership with Russia's Yadran Group and a Swiss investment company.
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2 weeks ago | 
reuters.com | Tiemoko Diallo
BAMAKO, June 13 (Reuters) - Mali's government will establish a state-controlled gold refinery with Russia's Yadran to boost bullion revenue as West African nations aim for greater resource returns amid rising commodity prices, the country's finance minister said. The new company, SOROMA-SA, will be 62% owned by the Malian state, with the remainder held by Yadran, Economy and Finance Minister Alousseni Sanou said. Sign up here.
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2 weeks ago | 
timeslive.co.za | Tiemoko Diallo
Mali has adopted a bill that grants junta leader Assimi Goita a five-year renewable term starting in 2025, the West African country's council of ministers said on Wednesday. Goita, 41, seized power after coups in 2020 and 2021, promising to hold fair elections and restore security in the insurgency-hit country. Mali's junta originally committed to holding elections in February 2022, but that timeline has been pushed back several times.
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3 weeks ago | 
timeslive.co.za | Tiemoko Diallo
06 June 2025 - 15:55 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Barrick Mining, previously called Barrick Gold, has said operations can only resume when the Malian government removes the restrictions on gold exports imposed in November. File image.
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3 weeks ago | 
theglobeandmail.com | Tiemoko Diallo |Portia Crowe
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1 month ago | 
sowetanlive.co.za | Tiemoko Diallo
Mali's cotton output dropped 4.8% for the recently ended 2024/2025 season, which was marred by heavy rains, flooding and crop damage, the West African country's agriculture minister said. Mali produced 656,679 metric tons of unprocessed cotton, down from the 690,000 tons in the previous season, Daniel Simeon Kelema said on state-owned television late on Tuesday. The ministry had forecast output of 765,000 tons at the start of the season last May.
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1 month ago | 
timeslive.co.za | Tiemoko Diallo
08 May 2025 - 10:52 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Mali produced 656,679 metric tons of unprocessed cotton, down from the 690,000 tons in the previous season. File photo. Mali's cotton output dropped 4.8% for the recently ended 2024/2025 season, which was marred by heavy rains, flooding and crop damage, the West African country's agriculture minister said.
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2 months ago | 
marketscreener.com | Tiemoko Diallo
BAMAKO (Reuters) - State revenue from gold mining companies in Mali jumped by 52.5% last year, helped by an increase in tax collection and dividend payments after a new mining code entered into force, a mines ministry document seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed. Mali is one of Africa's biggest gold producers and is home to mining companies including Barrick Gold, B2GOLD, Resolute Mining, Endeavour Mining and Hummingbird Resources.
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
msn.com | Tiemoko Diallo
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
theglobeandmail.com | Tiemoko Diallo
