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Daniel Spurr writes these papers from public records, reporting, datasets and institutional documents. He names each source and research cut-off.
Research register · reviewed 19 July 2026
Nine papers contain 87 linked source references. Daniel records each paper’s current conclusion, known limit and next review trigger.
Open the research registerDaniel checks five current claims about Barrick, B2Gold, Resolute, Allied Gold and Global Atomic against the latest company disclosures, then supplies wording an editor can use.
Mali · Niger · Filings · Gold · UraniumBarrick beat its first-quarter restart plan at Loulo-Gounkoto. Daniel reconciles the mine’s production bases, settlement payments, royalty burden and full-year cost guide.
Mali · Barrick · Gold · Mining riskCocaine reaches West Africa by sea and air. Daniel maps the Algeria- and Libya-facing branches, then traces the officials, brokers and armed protectors who make them durable.
Algeria · Libya · Wider Sahel · Cocaine · Organised crimeHodh Chargui receives the people, livestock and trauma that Mali's armed actors push across the border. Daniel examines the pressure on host communities and the security value of funding protection.
Mali · Mauritania · Border policy · RefugeesFrance's security model had lost public trust. Mali's rulers replaced it with Russian forces, fewer independent monitors and a longer military transition. Daniel tests the result against civilian-harm data and refugee testimony.
Mali · France · JNIM · RussiaA relief convoy reached Anéfis after attacks along the road from Gao. Daniel separates entry into the town, control of the military camp and access to the road.
Mali · Armed conflict · Open sourcesAnalysts use the Middle East analogy to trace cross-border conflict and competing security partners. Daniel tests it against the Sahel’s political economy, social geography and regional institutions.
Climate · Regional order · SecurityThe AES has built a confederal identity around passports, military coordination and a break with ECOWAS. Citizens will judge it through rules, services and security.
AES · ECOWAS · GovernanceResource control changes bargaining power. Public value depends on open contracts, capable institutions and budgets that citizens can inspect.
Gold · Oil · UraniumReading the work
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