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West Africa’s Mining Boom Threatened by Rising Insecurity...
10 Oct, 2025 07:46 305 min read
Rising insecurity in West Africa, driven by terrorism and illegal mining, threatens to derail the region's mining boom and undermine investor confidence. Australia's High Commissioner has urged coordinated action between governments and industry to protect operations and sustain economic development. Illegal mining is particularly damaging, as it fuels transnational crime and terrorist financing, posing a regional security threat. For the sector to thrive, stakeholders must collaborate on security frameworks that safeguard both assets and community livelihoods. Without sustained, collective intervention, the region's vast mineral potential and stability remain at serious risk.... More