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Mali suspends artisanal gold mining permits for foreign companies after series of accidents

Mali suspended licenses for foreign artisanal gold mining companies after a series of fatal accidents, as announced by Gen. Assimi Goita, president of Mali's transitional government.
The suspension follows several incidents that have resulted in numerous fatalities, particularly in the Koulikoro and Kayes regions.
Mali produces around 30 tons of gold annually, which accounts for 6% of its total gold production and is vital since gold makes up over 80% of total exports.
New measures will enable the government to seize mining equipment for national heritage, as stated by Gen. Daoud Ali Mohammedine.

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