Mali is suspending the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners, after a couple of accidents in recent weeks left dozens dead.

Mali has suspended licenses for artisanal gold mining due to several fatal accidents at mining sites. The move specifically targets permits granted to foreigners.

Mali, Africa's second-largest gold producer, has suspended the issuance of new mining permits to foreign companies. ・Mali suspends issuance of new mining permits to foreign companies ・Decision follows a devastating mining accident that claimed over 40 lives ・Reforms in the mining sector aim to increase state benefits from gold production According

Mali will resume granting permits for mineral exploration as of March 15 after the process was suspended more than two years ago.