From Mauritania, Ahmed Jedou writes [1] [ar] about the the abuse of multinationals of gold mining in his country. Despite having the world's second largest gold mine, he says government corruption means Mauritanians benefit very little from the operation. Jedou also highlights the environmental impact of mining.
Mauritania: Destructive Gold Mining
· Written by Amira Al Hussaini
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mauritania, Economics & Business, Environment, Governance