Mali ministry plan sees industrial gold output staying below 60 tons through 2029

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Reuters-cited plans from Mali's mines ministry indicate industrial gold output stays below 60 tons through 2029 and reserves decline, extending the post-2023 mining code downturn and investor disputes. As Mali is a key African producer, persistently weaker supply growth is a marginally tightening structural signal for global bullion balances, potentially supporting gold sentiment near term, while highlighting rising jurisdictional risk for operators in-country.
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Mali’s mines ministry plan shows the country’s industrial gold production is expected to remain below 60 tons a year from 2026 to 2029, peaking at 57 tons in 2028 versus a record 66.5 tons in 2023. Output has been pressured by the 2023 mining code and disputes with foreign miners including Barrick, contributing to a drop to 42.2 tons in 2025. Over the same period, industrial gold reserves are projected to fall from 906.8 tons in 2026 to 748.6 tons in 2029.