Mali Gold Refinery: Military Ruler Gen Assimi Goïta Hails Construction as Assertion of 'Economic Sovereignty'

Mali gold refinery: Military ruler Gen Assimi Goïta hails construction as assertion of 'economic sovereignty'

Mali will have a majority stake in the plant asserting its "economic sovereignty", the military leader says.

Mali breaks ground on $130bn-a-year gold refinery - Global Construction Review

The west African state of Mali has broken ground on a gold refinery, the Reuters news agency reports. The government described the move as a step towards reclaiming national control over its mineral wealth.

Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery to enhance control over resources

Mali has initiated the construction of a new gold refinery backed by Russia, marking a step towards the country’s goal of asserting greater control over its natural resources.The post Mali starts building Russia-backed gold refinery to enhance control over resources appeared first on Mining Technology.

Mali starts work on Russia-backed gold refinery

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, said Reuters. 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. Mali’s interim president Colonel Assimi Goita said at the groundbreaking ceremony…