Guinea's junta has cancelled over 50 mining permits for gold, bauxite, diamonds, and graphite. The decision comes as Mamady Doumbouya, the junta leader, is seeking greater control over the sector since coming to power in a September 2021 coup. The decree also ordered permits to be withdrawn from companies that do not comply with the country's mining code. Foreign companies have until the end of May to submit proposals for building refineries to ensure local processing of the mineral bauxite. Guinea is one of the world's poorest countries despite having plenty of natural resources. #DWAfrica
