Malian authorities have taken a strong stance against illegal gold mining, urging an immediate end to all unauthorized activities, including those involving Chinese nationals.
During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga condemned the widespread involvement of Chinese miners in illegal operations from 2021 to 2025.
The meeting was attended by key government officials, including ministers of Foreign Affairs, Security, Mines, and Environment, alongside top officials from the Justice and Territorial Administration departments.
Prime Minister Maïga reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward illegal mining, citing its severe environmental and social consequences.
He insisted that all foreign companies and individuals must comply with Malian laws or face strict penalties.