A big company called B2Gold found lots of gold in Mali, Africa. They think it's still a good place to look for more gold even though some bad things have happened there, like people getting hurt or killed. The leaders of the country are making new rules about how they share the money from the gold, but B2Gold hopes they will start giving out permits again soon so they can keep exploring. Read from source...
1. The title is misleading and clickbaity. It implies that Mali is still a good place for exploration despite recent fatalities, but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim. Instead, it relies on the opinion of a B2Gold executive, who may have personal or professional reasons to promote his company's interests in Mali.
- Based on the article, B2Gold is confident about exploring Mali despite recent fatalities and political instability. The company has a $10 million budget for exploration in 2021, with a focus on high-grade mineralization at Fekola, its largest producing gold mine.
- Risks include the ongoing security situation, coups, and potential changes to the mining code that could affect B2Gold's projects and licenses. The new code requires increased Malian stakes in new projects, which could be a challenge for foreign companies like B2Gold.