MALI: SANCTIONS ORDER HAS MINERS ON EDGE

International miners operating in Mali are closely watching events following the imposition of sanctions and borders by the Economic Community of West African States after the leaders of the 2020 military coup deferred their promised elections and return to civilian rule.
There have been no reports to date of direct effects on mining operations. Barrick Gold says its giant Loulo-Gounkoto complex in the country’s west has not been affected and has sufficient stocks and stores for the present, but it is continuing to monitor the very fluid situation.
Resolute Mining says its Syama mine continues to operate as normal, with no immediate impact on production, supply or the safety and security of employees and contractors.
Hummingbird Resources says it’s evaluating the immediate risk and making plans to minimise the risk to the supply chain for its Yanfolila mine.