Mining

SouthViews No. 287, 28 April 2025

Mali’s Mining Shake-Up: Tax audits reveal massive revenue loss and lead to stringent policy changes

By Anne Wanyagathi Maina and Kolawole Omole

Mali’s recent regulatory changes and tax dispute settlements highlight the government’s determination to secure a greater share of economic benefits from its natural resources. Mali’s approach presents a lesson for resource-rich developing countries. The article explores the country’s mining tax reforms, ensuing tax disputes and settlements, and implications on revenue mobilization.

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