Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold

Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on new mining permits for most minerals, the government said late on Thursday, but the suspension on gold permits will remain due to regulatory challenges.

Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold
Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on new mining permits for most minerals, the government said late on Thursday, but the suspension on gold permits will remain due to regulatory challenges.