Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Shift Mining Allegiances Away from the West  

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Following the military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in 2020, 2022, and 2023 respectively, the three countries have changed how they engage with the West. Among other things, the three Sahel states have reoriented away from Western mining companies, seeking more equitable terms for their vast gold, uranium, and lithium resources. Over the… Read More »Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Shift Mining Allegiances Away from the West