Uncertainty in West Africa’s Mining Sector as Arrests Rattle Western Companies
The arrest of mining executives in Mali, threats to strip permits in Burkina Faso, and the seizure of a French-run uranium site in Niger have raised concerns among Western miners in West Africa, according to Reuters' reports. While day-to-day production has largely continued in Mali and Burkina Faso, the escalating tensions are expected to impact firms seeking financing and insurance. This uncertainty could hamper supply growth in Africa's […]