Russia’s Rosgeologia Begins Mineral Exploration in Mali, Hopes to Extend Program: Minister
22:52 16.05.2026 (Updated: 23:04 16.05.2026)
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Russia’s Rosgeologia Begins Mineral Exploration in Mali, Hopes to Extend Program: Minister
The state geological company has kicked off a two‑year program to prospect and reassess Mali’s mineral resources, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev announced after a meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission at the KazanForum.
The program, agreed upon during the first bilateral intergovernmental commission in 2025, aims to produce a full geological map of the country.
"We hope this program will be extended further. It is supported by the government. As a result, we will have a description of the mineral resource base," Tsivilev said.
The work will sharply raise investment interest in Mali, which is believed to hold substantial natural wealth, he said, adding that the project may also lead to the creation of national digital geological platforms.
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