Three executives from Australia's Resolute Mining operating in Mali were recently detained as the country's military government tightens control over its valuable mining sector. This is the second time in just over a month that foreign mining staff have been apprehended following a similar incident with Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold.

The Resolute executives are under investigation for alleged financial crimes, though they deny the charges. With gold contributing significantly to Mali's economy, these recent moves highlight the junta's increasing scrutiny of foreign companies operating in the country.

 For more on this latest development Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Zoumara Diarra who is a professor of Political and Legal Sciences at Mali's Bamako University.

Three executives from Australia's Resolute Mining operating in Mali were recently detained as the country's military government tightens control over its valuable mining sector. This is the second time in just over a month that foreign mining staff have been apprehended following a similar incident with Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold.
The Resolute executives are under investigation for alleged financial crimes, though they deny the charges. With gold contributing significantly to Mali's economy, these recent moves highlight the junta's increasing scrutiny of foreign companies operating in the country.
 For more on this latest development Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Zoumara Diarra who is a professor of Political and Legal Sciences at Mali's Bamako University.

Advertisement