Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits including those held by international companies after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.

According to a decree signed by Mines Minister Amadou Keita, all rights under the canceled permits are now released and open for reallocation. The permits, issued between 2015 and 2022, covered exploration for gold, iron ore, bauxite, uranium, and rare earths.

The…