Malian President, General Assimi Goïta, has received members of the Mali-Russia Joint Intergovernmental Commission at the Koulouba Palace, marking a new phase in the countries’ bilateral cooperation.
The first session of the commission, held in Bamako one month after Goïta’s visit to Moscow, was led on the Russian side by Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev.
He outlined progress on ongoing projects and confirmed the formation of seven subcommittees focusing on energy, mining, health, education, scientific research, and higher education. Malian Minister of Economy and Finance, Alousseni Sanou, highlighted the strategic value of the session and its roadmap for concrete deliverables that benefit both nations.
Among the major projects, Mali began constructing a gold refinery in Sénou in June 2025 in partnership with Russia’s Yadran and a Swiss firm, aiming to process 200 tons of ore annually—quadrupling current capacity.
A separate agreement with Rosatom’s Uranium One will see the launch of a lithium production unit in Bougoula within two years.
In the energy sector, Novawind’s 200 MW solar plant in Sanankoroba, started in May 2024, is set to be completed by May 2025, boosting electricity output by nearly 10%.
President Goïta praised the pace of progress and stressed the need for a performance-driven, sustainable partnership that enhances Mali’s economic sovereignty and supports its international repositioning strategy.
