Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso no longer orient themselves towards France or Western business interests. As demand for raw materials grows, this pivot may have significant consequences for Europe’s mineral supply.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/lithium-uranium-gold-how-sahel-states-ditched-western-mining-interests/a-71583132?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf