Tag: Africa mining industry

Barrick contractor exits Mali, leaving more than 600 workers without jobs

Mali’s gold sector is facing renewed pressure after a major contractor at Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex moved to end its operations, a decision expected to cost more than 600 workers their jobs and raise fresh concerns about the future of one of Africa’s most important gold assets.  The move comes at a difficult time for Mali, where gold remains…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

20 rare earth sites in Africa

Africa emerges as a rising rare earth frontier, hosting 20 key sites critical to global electrification and clean energy supply.

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