The Council of Ministers of Mali, led by General Assimi Goita, President of the Transition and Head of State, met on September 30, 2026, at the Palace of Koulouba. During the meeting, the Council adopted several projects and made nominations. The Minister of Mines presented several projects, including the creation of the School of Mines and Petroleum, aimed at providing quality human resources for the mining and petroleum sectors.
The Council also adopted projects related to the creation and organization of the Agency for Research and Development of Mineral Resources. This new agency will focus on research, production, and valorization of geological, mining, petroleum, and gas knowledge in Mali. Additionally, the Council approved the renewal of several mining permits for companies such as Company Mines And Career SARL, Hongda Liujiu Mali SARL, and Ressources Robex Mali SARL.
The Minister of Agriculture presented a project to fix the details of competencies transferred from the State to local authorities in the field of Agriculture, Aménagement, and Rural Equipment. This project aims to decentralize agricultural management and development in Mali. The Council also discussed the creation of new institutions and the reorganization of existing ones to improve the country's mining and agricultural sectors.
The new School of Mines and Petroleum will provide initial and continuous training for human resources in the mining and petroleum sectors. This institution is expected to address the shortage of qualified professionals in these fields and contribute to the optimal exploitation of Mali's mineral and petroleum resources. The Agency for Research and Development of Mineral Resources will also play a crucial role in promoting research and innovation in the sector.
The renewal of mining permits will allow companies to continue their research activities for an additional three years, renewable once. This decision will enable companies to further explore Mali's mineral resources and potentially discover new economically exploitable deposits. The permits were affected by a suspension of renewals that occurred between December 2022 and March 2025.
In the agricultural sector, the transfer of competencies from the State to local authorities aims to promote decentralized management and development of agriculture, rural areas, and equipment. This reform is expected to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural policies and programs in Mali. The details of the transferred competencies will be defined by a decree.
The Council of Ministers' decisions demonstrate the Malian government's efforts to reform and develop the country's mining and agricultural sectors. These reforms aim to promote economic growth, improve governance, and create new opportunities for investment and job creation. The implementation of these reforms will be closely monitored by the government and other stakeholders.
Key points
- The Council of Ministers adopted new projects related to the creation of the School of Mines and Petroleum and the Agency for Research and Development of Mineral Resources.
- The Council approved the renewal of several mining permits for companies operating in Mali.
- The government transferred competencies from the State to local authorities in the field of Agriculture, Aménagement, and Rural Equipment.
