Conflicts and uprisings that have erupted in the African country of Mali are a common phenomenon in Africa. Any African country is susceptible to coups and chaos. Because this is the reality of Africa, if you invest in Africa, you must be prepared to face constant threats from anti-government forces. Not to mention the distant country of Mali, even in nearby Afghanistan, many of our domestic enterprises and bosses go to dig for gold there, which also involves great risks and dangers.
Some local groups in Afghanistan are relatively disciplined, while those who are not disciplined are few. However, armed conflicts sometimes erupt, which is the biggest danger. When unrest occurs in Mali, our companies quickly remove servers and submerge excavators and other machinery, so that the opposition forces cannot seize the gold mine. Even if they seize the gold mine, they cannot extract it themselves, and it will have no effect at all. This is reality: if I can't get it, you also can't get it.
In the face of such situations, one can only say it's bad luck, because when investing, you should be prepared for the risks. Because risks and opportunities coexist; mining for gold is definitely profitable, but there is also the risk of being robbed by hostile organizations at any time. Moreover, in recent years, there are quite a lot of companies and individuals from our country who have invested in mining and gold mining in Africa, many of whom have made money, and some have also lost money.
This is risk investment, where profits and opportunities coexist, with great risks and also significant opportunities, depending on whether an individual can bear the risk. It's a matter of personal opinion. The Malian government army does not have such strong military power, and sometimes it cannot defeat the opposition forces, leaving them to run rampant.
Not to mention Mali, just take Myanmar as an example, where various armed groups are fighting fiercely. Actually, investing in Africa indeed carries risks. If you think you can't bear the risks, don't invest in Africa, because your investment might be wasted at any time, that's simple enough.
The problems of African countries are like this: high profits mean high risks. Now, European and American countries no longer go there, thus leaving investment opportunities. If the risks were not great, European and American countries would not abandon Africa. There is always a crisis, and it is precisely because of this that European and American countries choose to withdraw from Africa. No matter what, as long as the safety of personnel is ensured, they should evacuate to a safe area as soon as possible.
As for those gold mines, they can only be temporarily abandoned. Maybe they can be reclaimed later. If they can't be reclaimed, it can only be said that there is a risk in investment.
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Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.