Leading African Gold Producer Suspends Foreign Mining Permits
Mali's Mining Landscape: An Era of Reform and Reflection
As Mali's Council of Ministers announced, there is a newly imposed halt on the issuance of artisanal mining permits to foreigners. This measure stands amidst ongoing investigations prompted by a recent, heart-wrenching mining calamity. A stark reality looms over us: how do we balance economic pursuits with the sanctity of human lives?
This thoughtful pause is an aftermath of a catastrophic mining accident just a month ago. A tragedy that took over 40…