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{
  "text": "In November, Mali invited Resolute Mining's CEO to Bamako to resolve a tax dispute. He was arrested immediately after the meeting, with Mali demanding the company pay a $160-million tax bill. After its boss spent 10 days enjoying the hospitality of Mali’s military rulers, the company paid in full.",
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      "title": "The Sahel juntas are taking on foreign mining companies – and winning",
      "description": "The price of gold is through the roof, so miners and major players are only too happy to eat the risk."
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