Midas Ressources
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| Industry | Gold mining |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bangui , Central African Republic |
| Owner | Wagner Group |
| Website | web |
Midas Ressources SARLU is a Wagner Group affiliated precious metals company based in Central African Republic.
Operations[edit]
The company is based in Central African Republic,[1] with headquarters in Bangui.[2]
It is connected to the Wagner Group.[3][4]
History[edit]
The company operates the Ndassima mine in Central African Republic.[3]
The United States imposed sanctions against Midas Ressources on June 27, 2023, in the aftermath of the Wagner Group rebellion. Sanctions against the Wagner Group affiliated Diamville were imposed at the same time.[5]
See also[edit]
- Diamville
- List of companies of the Central African Republic
- Mining industry of the Central African Republic
- Wagner Group activities in the Central African Republic
References[edit]
- ^ Psaledakis, Daphne; Pamuk, Humeyra; Pamuk, Humeyra (2023-06-28). "US sanctions gold firms suspected of funding Wagner Group". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Midas Ressources EN – Midas Ressources". Midas Ressources. 2022-07-27. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ a b "The US sanctioned gold and diamond companies that illegally fund the Wagner Group". Quartz. 2023-06-28. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Inside Wagner, Russia's Secret War Company | WSJ Documentary, archived from the original on 2023-06-10, retrieved 2023-06-10 Quote (21m:30s) "Midas Resources is a Wagner Company"
- ^ Bazail-Eimil, Eric (2023-06-27). "U.S. targets Wagner Group associates in Africa with sanctions". POLITICO. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
External links[edit]
- United States Department of the Treasury (June 27, 2023) Treasury Sanctions Illicit Gold Companies Funding Wagner Forces and Wagner Group Facilitator (press release)