Africa mining sector at centre of disinformation campaigns: report

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Disinformation campaigns targeting Africa’s critical minerals sector reached nearly 300 million users across six countries, according to a report released on Monday. London-based Refute, an AI-powered...

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Spikes included a 114% increase in Mali after the junta revoked more than 90 foreign exploration permits in October 2025, and a 417% jump in early 2026 as Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) (NYSE: B) restarted production at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex. Gold-related narratives drew the highest activity overall, with 351 bot accounts engaging during periods of rising prices.\nQuick spread\n“Africa’s critical minerals are at the centre of the most consequential geopolitical contest of our time,” Refute CEO Tom Garnett said. “The bot activity we track in the mining sector maps to commodity price spikes, regulatory decisions, and corporate disputes with disturbing precision.”\nThe report also highlights how disinformation campaigns cross borders rapidly, repurposing real incidents to influence opinion elsewhere. 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