The mining potential of AES countries detailed during SAMAO, from Niger's uranium to Mali's lithium

During the 8th West African Mining Activities Week in Ouagadougou, it was revealed that Niger holds over a third of Africa's uranium deposits. Mali and Burkina Faso each produce between 50 and 65 tons of gold annually, while the Goulamina and Bougouni sites contain over 200 million tons of lithium. Ongoing legislative reforms aim to strengthen state participation in the mining sector, with ambitious production targets for critical resources.