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Leo Lithium Ltd is focused on the development of the Goulamina Lithium Project. The company operates in two segments; The Corporate operation includes the Perth Head Office and Project Team, and The Mali operation includes the development of the Goulamina JV and exploration for minerals.

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Bionano Genomics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNGO#NASDAQ">BNGO</a>) reported quarterly sales of $6.07 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.85 million by 22.64 percent. This is a 34.83 percent decrease over sales of $9.32 million the same period last year.

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Hawaiian Electric Indus's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.44 million shares sold short, which is 4.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Hawaiian Electric Indus Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731606321_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Hawaiian Electric Indus has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Hawaiian Electric Indus's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Hawaiian Electric Indus's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.20%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Schlumberger's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 43.23 million shares sold short, which is 3.07% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.18 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Schlumberger Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731606316_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Schlumberger has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Schlumberger's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Schlumberger's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.70%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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High-profile Americans are exploring international real estate markets following Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">second presidential victory and the Republican sweep of Congress</a>, with several celebrities announcing plans to relocate abroad.
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 Immigration attorneys are reporting an uptick in relocation inquiries from wealthy U.S. residents.
&#8220;I am certainly considering a house in Italy,&#8221; actress Sharon Stone told DailyMail.com in July, reflecting a broader trend of entertainment industry figures exploring European property markets. &#8220;I think that's an intelligent construct at this time.&#8221;
The U.K. has emerged as a primary destination, with London's luxury real estate market seeing increased interest from American buyers. Immigration attorney Jean-Francois Harvey of Harvey Law Group confirms rising inquiries about overseas relocation options, noting to Realtor.com that even modest budgets can secure properties in European markets like Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands.
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British actress Minnie Driver, a longtime Los Angeles resident, announced plans to return to the U.K. after nearly three decades in California. &#8220;Living in California, you are somewhat insulated,&#8221; Driver told The Times of London. &#8220;For all the division in the U.K., there just seems to be a more robust connection between us.&#8221;
A recent InterNations survey cited by Realtor highlights several expatriate destinations offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41914088/thinking-about-leaving-the-u-s-after-trumps-win-here-are-the-top-expat-destinations">attractive combinations of affordable housing and accessible residency requirements</a>. Top locations include Panama City, Budapest and Phuket, Thailand, featuring strong economies, expanding tourism sectors and universal health care systems.
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Several legal pathways exist for Americans considering international relocation. These include traditional visas, &#8220;golden visas&#8221; that grant residency through real estate investment and ancestry-based immigration options. Many countries actively court foreign investors through property-based residency programs.
The trend extends beyond Hollywood's vocal critics. "Maybe it's time for me to move, you know," said Whoopi Goldberg on "The View." "I can afford to go." Meanwhile, America Ferrera reportedly plans to move to the U.K. with her family, responding to the Republican victory that saw Trump win both the popular vote and Electoral College, while Republicans secured control of the Senate and likely the House.
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The relocations could impact luxury real estate markets in both departure and destination cities. Popular expatriate destinations often offer financial advantages, including lower living costs and favorable tax structures, particularly in Southeast Asia and certain European countries.
The movement reflects broader changes in global real estate dynamics, as digital connectivity and remote work possibilities make international relocation increasingly viable for professionals across industries.
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Applied Industrial Techs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 541 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Industrial Techs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731606310_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Industrial Techs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Industrial Techs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Industrial Techs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.45%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Papa John's shares are trading lower after KeyBanc downgraded the stock from Overweight to Sector Weight.

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Adial Pharmaceuticals shares are trading higher after the company announced results from its AD04-103 pharmacokinetics study for AD04, aimed at treating alcohol use disorder.

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ScPharmaceuticals shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 sales results.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) shares are trading<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> slightly higher on Thursday.</a>
Today, the company has agreed to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/ford-consent-order-165-million-civil-penalty" rel="noreferrer noopener">consent order</a> with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including a civil penalty of $165 million for failing to meet federal recall requirements. This marks the second-largest civil penalty in NHTSA&#8217;s history, following the Takata airbag scandal.
The penalty stems from Ford&#8217;s delayed recalls of vehicles with defective rearview cameras and its failure to provide accurate and complete recall information, as required by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
&#8220;Timely and accurate recalls are critical to keeping everyone safe on our roads,&#8221; NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said.&nbsp;
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, F stock has gained over 7% in the last year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXR#NASDAQ">FTXR</a>).
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The settlement includes an upfront payment of $65 million, with an additional $55 million deferred and $45 million allocated for performance obligations.
As part of the consent order, Ford must take several actions to improve its recall processes and safety compliance. These include developing enhanced safety data analytics, creating a document interface platform for internal and NHTSA-initiated investigations, and building a multi-modal imaging test lab for low-voltage electronics.
Ford will also need to invest in a vehicle identification number-based traceability system to track components.
Additionally, Ford is required to review all recalls issued in the past three years and ensure they were properly scoped. The company must also improve its decision-making process for recall investigations, speed up recall decisions, and update its compliance policies.
NHTSA will oversee Ford&#8217;s compliance with the consent order, which lasts for three years, with the possibility of extension. The two parties will meet quarterly to ensure ongoing improvements. NHTSA emphasized that timely and accurate recalls are crucial to ensuring the safety of all road users.
Price Action: F shares are trading higher by 0.99% to $11.21 at last check Thursday.
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Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintains Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAKE#NASDAQ">CAKE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $52 to $59.

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International medical cannabis company IM Cannabis Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCC#NASDAQ">IMCC</a>) (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCC#CSE">IMCC</a>) announced its financial results on Thursday for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024.
The company reported revenue from Germany grew 66% year-over-year, reaching CA$5.8 million ($4.1 million).
&#8220;While the 66% growth we delivered in Germany, to reach $5.8M this quarter is a highlight, we spent the quarter focused on building a solid foundation for 2025,&#8221; said CEO Oren Shuster. &#8220;Our goal was to build a strong, consistent supply chain, along with a laser focus on how to improve the efficiency and accuracy of how we use our resources. I believe that the foundation we built this quarter will be the basis we will use to deliver in 2025.&#8221;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Q3 Financial Highlights</h3>
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<li>Revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to CA$13.9 million, compared to CA$12.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. </li>
<li>Gross profit was CA$3.1 million, up from CA$2.6 million in the prior year's period.</li>
<li>Selling and marketing expenses dropped by 41% over the same period to CA$1.5 million.</li>
<li>Total operating expenses fell by 16% year-over-year to CA$4.1 million.</li>
<li>EBITDA loss narrowed by 68% over the period, from a loss of CA$1.6M in the third quarter of 2023 to a loss of CA$0.5 million in the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA loss also improved by 82%, down to CA$0.2 million.</li>
<li>The operational expense ratio improved by 25% year-over-year, falling from 40% in the third quarter of 2023 to 30% in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting improved cost management.</li>
<li>Net loss narrowed to roughly CA$1 million from CA$2.1 million in the prior year's period.</li>
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IM Cannabis' shares traded 13.96% lower at $2.5339 per share at the time of writing on Thursday morning.
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Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta maintains Nordic American Tankers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAT#NYSE">NAT</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $4 to $3.5.

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Logistic Properties shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson maintains NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $138 to $160.

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Senate Republicans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/24/11/41950681/trump-once-said-political-career-over-about-john-thune-now-senate-majority-leader-working-with-him-to-pass-gop-agenda">elected Sen. John Thune</a> of South Dakota as the new majority leader Wednesday, succeeding Sen. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mitch-mcconnell">Mitch McConnell</a> of Kentucky. Thune, who has consistently opposed marijuana legalization, has also criticized efforts to reschedule cannabis and expand the industry&#8217;s access to banking services.
In July, Thune joined fellow GOP lawmakers in a letter challenging the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38880719/biden-announces-monumental-marijuana-rescheduling-doj-to-take-next-steps">Biden administration&#8217;s proposal</a> to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/controlled-substances-act">Controlled Substances Act</a>. The letter argued that the rescheduling lacked sufficient scientific evidence and was &#8220;irresponsible&#8221; given emerging research indicating significant health concerns associated with marijuana use.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Consistent Opposition To Cannabis Reform</h1>
Thune&#8217;s longstanding opposition to marijuana reform, coupled with his new leadership role, indicates there could be challenges ahead for cannabis legalization efforts at the federal level despite President-elect Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40776937/trump-joins-millions-of-americans-who-support-rescheduling-cannabis-weed-industry-responds-to-fo">Trump's comments </a>in which he implied his support for federal cannabis legalization.
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Thune's past statements and actions suggest he may continue to resist policy changes aimed at decriminalizing or rescheduling marijuana, as well as initiatives to facilitate banking services for the cannabis industry.
As the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/us/politics/trump-senate-thune-cornyn-scott.html">put it</a>, "Over the years, Mr. Thune has been no automatic yes man to Mr. Trump." But, in view of the president-elect's cabinet choices, which are heavy on yes-men and -women, Thune may fall into line with his colleagues.
That said, some in the cannabis industry are choosing to be optimistic.
"Despite Senator Thune's misguided opinions and policy positions on cannabis up to this point, we're confident that he is capable of evolving on this issue, as have the vast majority of Americans," <a href="https://norml.org/blog/2024/11/13/incoming-senate-majority-leader-has-long-history-opposing-marijuana-policy-reforms/">said</a> NORML political director&nbsp;<a href="https://norml.org/about-norml/staff#mfox">Morgan Fox</a>. 
"While it is extremely doubtful that comprehensive cannabis policy reform will be a priority in the Senate under his leadership, we're hopeful that his record as a level-headed lawmaker means that he will listen to evidence, experience, and the will of the American people, who&nbsp;<a href="https://norml.org/polls/">overwhelmingly want to see federal policy reform</a>." &nbsp;
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Raymond James analyst Bryan Fast maintains Alta Equipment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTG#NYSE">ALTG</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $10 to $9.

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Whether you&rsquo;re a staunch environmentalist or an electric vehicle enthusiast, the current state of the lithium industry is concerning. That&rsquo;s because the lithium commodity&rsquo;s dreadful impact on landscapes and its lackluster performance. For investors, lithium was not always the most exciting play, after all, it supported the steady smartphone and rechargeable battery industry. Yet, in the past decade, novel electric vehicles hit the consumer market, causing the <a href="https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/why-is-lithium-so-important-to-the-transition-to-a-carbon-free-world/">lithium extraction sector to boom</a>. Now, after some correction in the market, there are some obvious <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/battery/lithium/">lithium stocks</a> to avoid in comparison to others.



With the profit margins of lithium extraction thinning, the mining companies that do not keep operating expenditures in check could be the first to go in the event of a broader market meltdown. Thus, investors may want to avoid investing in these three lithium stocks with slim prospects for the coming year.



<h2>Leo Lithium (LLLAF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lithium-300x169.jpg" alt="a lithium mine, ATLX stock. Lithium Stocks to Buy"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Leo Lithium (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lllaf-stock-quote/">LLLAF</a>) once represented a pure-play in <a href="https://www.leolithium.com/">West African lithium mining</a>, but as of May 8, its future seems uncertain. That&rsquo;s because its only mining operations focused on developing the Goulamina Lithium Project in Mali.&nbsp;



However, it has since announced the sale of its <a href="https://www.mining.com/web/leo-lithium-sells-mali-project-stake-to-ganfeng-for-342-million/">remaining 40% stake</a> in the project to its joint venture partner, Ganfeng Lithium (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gnenf-stock-quote/">GNENF</a>), the company seems to have left investors wanting. From the sale, the company will receive $342.7 million of which it will have to delegate $60 million to the Malian government to satisfy their original contract on the mine.



That last part seems to be what pushed Leo Lithium out of Mali, as the company had attempted to reach a &ldquo;viable agreement&rdquo; with Mali due to its new mining codes. Before the legal changes, the Malian government had a 20% stake with it now rising to 30% and an extra 5% going to a local Malian entity. With no clear mining replacement in sight, investors should consider LLLAF among lithium stocks to avoid.



<h2>Galan Lithium (GLNLF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lithium1600-300x169.jpg" alt="lithium (LI) on the periodic table. top performing lithium stocks"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Sometimes the numbers can tell a cautionary tale without <a href="https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/GLN/02785539.pdf">much exciting news at all</a>. Such is the case with Galan Lithium (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLNLF#OTC">GLNLF</a>), which is seeing operating costs rise along with dropping revenue. Both the company&rsquo;s year-to-date and 12-month returns are significantly negative.



For example, if you had invested $1000 in gallon lithium at the beginning of 2024, you would only have $511 as a result of the company&rsquo;s stock losing 49.9% of its value in just five months.&nbsp;



These financials come despite the company&rsquo;s solid position in the Argentinian portion of the lithium triangle of South America. Galan Lithium touts these deposits are among the world&rsquo;s purest, yet hasn&rsquo;t turned a profit in the <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/GLN:ASX?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjCi9KavICGAxVY8wIHHdo5DdcQ3ecFegQIIBAf">last four quarters</a>. As such, investors should put Galan Lithium on their list of lithium stocks to avoid until the company has solid profits to show for it.



<h2>Ganfeng Lithium (GNENF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gnenf1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding mobile phone with logo of Chinese company Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (GNENF) on screen in front of web page. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>A major player in the Chinese and global lithium markets, Ganfeng Lithium may have its work cut out for it. As previously mentioned, the company acquired the project stake of its partner, Leo Lithium for $342.7 million. This expenditure will likely cut into its short-term cash reserves but could prove tricky for the Chinese firm.



That&rsquo;s because the Malian government&rsquo;s new legal requirements and relative propensity for instability could result in a loss for Ganfeng. With <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/8/armed-groups-committing-atrocities-in-mali-hrw">armed gangs</a> terrorizing swaths of territory through Mali, the situation for miners and developers in the region could deteriorate rapidly.



Moreover, the European Union has decided to <a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/eu-not-renewing-mali-military-training-mission/">no longer support the mission</a> of training the Malian military. This will likely only worsen the conflict situation. Ultimately, investors might want to avoid Ganfeng until its lithium play in Mali matures.



On the date of publication, Viktor Zarev&nbsp;did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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