SIPRI Film on gold panning in Mali border regions

SIPRI and its partners have launched a new film that explores gold panning in Mali’s border communities. The film provides an overview of the current dynamics of gold panning in Mali and the range of issues it presents for the local population and the environment. The film is part of a SIPRI research project that uses qualitative research to analyse the practice of gold panning and understand how local authorities deal with the issues it presents. The film is available below

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