Midas Ressources SARLU is a Wagner Group affiliated precious metals company based in Central African Republic.
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| Industry | Gold mining |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bangui , Central African Republic |
| Owner | Wagner Group |
| Website | web |
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
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)