# Kangaba officials address illegal heavy equipment in artisanal mining

> Kangaba’s central sub-prefect met local leaders and mining-licence holders on 5 October over illegal use of heavy machinery in artisanal mining. Participants called for more village outreach and sanctions, while licence holders raised disputes with nearby communities.

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Kangaba central sub-prefect Lacina Diarra chaired a meeting on 5 October about the illegal installation and use of heavy machinery in artisanal mining, according to AMAP. It brought together mayors, traditional authorities, mining companies, youth and women’s groups from the arrondissement’s four communes.

Diarra said some operators were using equipment prohibited for artisanal mining and that illegal activity on licensed areas and other land was increasing. He also said some local authorities were involved in setting up operations, depriving the state of revenue. Representatives of about ten licensed mining companies said residents disputed their permits and asked authorities to intervene.

The meeting reviewed provisions of Mali’s mining code on artisanal mining, permits and allowed equipment. Participants recommended more village-level awareness sessions, sanctions against illegal operators and measures to protect land and the environment.

## Data

### Scope of Kangaba mining meeting

AMAP figures on communes and licensed companies represented at the 5 October meeting.

Methodology: About ten reflects the source’s “une dizaine”; it is not an exact count.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communes represented | 4 | communes | 2026-10-05 | observed |  |
| Licensed mining companies | 10 | companies | 2026-10-05 | observed | approximate |

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## Sources

- [Agence malienne de presse et de publicité (AMAP)](<https://amap.ml/2026/10/06/46212/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-06)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:53:16+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.
- 2026-10-07T05:58:10+03:00: Data classification added: each figure now carries a measure identifier with its unit, geography, frequency and type. No figure, unit or date changed.

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