I'm absolutely shocked this is happening in a region which is...

I'm absolutely shocked this is happening in a region which is rife with repeated coups, political instability, political assassination and systemic corruption. Sovereign risk was always FFX's and now LLL's biggest red flag. Chickens coming home to roost.

It's also no exaggeration that whoever from Straya heads up there to touch base with Malian business and government officials runs the risk of being abducted and murdered by militias or mercenaries.

Best of luck to the potential new directors that will be wading into this.