_*Mali Launches Russia‑Backed Gold Refinery_* Mali has begun building a gold refinery in Senou, near Bamako, with support from Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investor. The facility will have capacity to process 200 tonnes of gold annually—almost four times Mali’s current production—advancing a regional trend toward in‑country resource processing. This move aims to boost revenue, curb smuggling, and shift away from reliance on foreign refining hubs __________________________ *The Global South story is yours to tell*. *_Join The African Wave _* and be part of the movement that’s empowering Africans and the Global south to take control of their narrative._ `Join the movement 👇🏽👇🏽` https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vab5CdZBadmSwuWId53T