Mali: Russia commits to lithium and oil

Russia will begin geological exploration of lithium, oil and gas deposits in Mali next month, a senior official announced in Bamako. According to Malian Minister of Economy and Finance Alousseini Sanou, a first team of Russian experts will arrive soon to begin work, with a timetable for the steps to be taken already established. The development coincides with a visit by Sanou and Energy Minister Bintou Camara to Moscow to explore investment opportunities. This cooperation with Russia could provide Mali with the resources needed to finance other economic sectors.Source: Africa News Agency