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Mali to Establish Precious Substances Office

Mali to Establish Precious Substances Office

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Mali to Establish Precious Substances OfficeLegislation to this effect has been adopted by the Council of Ministers, according to an official... 20.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Mali to Establish Precious Substances OfficeLegislation to this effect has been adopted by the Council of Ministers, according to an official statement:"Precious substances sector, particularly gold from artisanal and small-scale mining, occupies a strategic place in the national economy. It has become necessary to establish an instrument responsible for regulating, centralizing, and securing the marketing of precious substances.." The gold sector is a pillar of the country’s economy, contributing 9.2% to GDP, according to authorities.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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