In Russia's shadow, China pushes its agenda in Sahel mines
- Posted on January 5, 2025
- By Le Monde
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In Russia's shadow, China pushes its agenda in Sahel mines
As Western countries continue to lose ground in mining operations in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Chinese companies are capitalizing on the sector's reorganization to extract gold, lithium and uranium. This trend is supported by the ruling military juntas.