B2Gold has begun international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Mali, relating to its Menankoto exploration permit around 20 kilometres North of the Fekola Mine licence area. The action, which is being undertaken via B2Gold’s Malian subsidiary Menankoto SARL, argues that Mali breached its obligations to...
Gold mining companies in Mali have reported no changes as their operations despite the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita earlier this week in a military coup. The likes of Barrick Gold, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, AngloGold Ashanti, Hummingbird Resources and Cora Gold said operations and staff...
Mining companies operating in Mali will lose their right to value-added tax exemption during production, amongst other regulatory changes contained in a new mining code announced by the Mines Ministry. The new code in Mali will also shorten the ‘stability period’ during which miners’ existing investments...