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One of Africa’s largest gold complexes has been closed since January due to a standoff over Mali's 2023 mining code raising taxes.

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Niger's army has raided jihadist-controlled informal mining sites in the country's west.

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Mali's government will establish a state-controlled gold refinery with Russia's Yadran to boost bullion revenue.

Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 7:41 am

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