Zimplats accused of underpaying royalties by Zimbabwe authority

With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina.

Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.

The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.