News
30 January 2026

Madagascar ends mining permit freeze

In:
Metals and Mining
Region:
Middle East & Africa

Madagascar has lifted its 16-year ban on issuing new mining permits for minerals, with the exception of gold, as announced by the government. The suspension, enacted in 2010, aimed to facilitate a comprehensive review of the country’s mining governance and legal framework, and has caused a...

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