Madagascar has moved to reboot its mining sector by lifting a freeze on issuing mining permits that has been in place since 2010.
The long freeze, initially imposed during a political transition to curb speculation, had left over 1,650 applications in limbo.
The government’s decision to resume issuing permits signals a fresh attempt to bring order and confidence to a sector long hampered by inactivity and speculation.
This reopening follows the adoption of a new mining code in 2023, designed to tighten oversight, reduce dormant permits, and accelerate exploration.
While officials have not set a timeline for clearing the backlog, the shift offers long-awaited clarity for investors.
With rich deposits of graphite, cobalt, and rare earths still underdeveloped, Madagascar is betting that reform can finally turn mineral wealth into economic impact.
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