The key security threats to gold mining in the Sahel

The significant gold reserves found in the central Sahel region have made it an attractive proposition for industrial gold mining companies. However, a severely escalating jihadist insurgency in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has made the region one of the hotbeds of terrorism in Africa, which, along with severe levels of poverty, weak levels of state authority, and significant political instability, presents a high level of risk to any companies wishing to safely operate in the area.

This report will break down the different security threats to gold mining in the central Sahel, including:

And how an effective threat intelligence programme can allow you to monitor and minimise these risks.