The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region. In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own ...

BAMAKO, March 5 (Reuters) - Mali is suspending the granting of new artisanal mining permits to foreigners, after a couple of accidents in recent weeks left dozens dead. The collapse on February 15 ...