Wagner's CAR gold and diamond companies sanctioned (US, EU)
27 Jun 2023 · Central African Republic · Official attribution
US Treasury designated Midas Ressources (Ndassima gold mine), Diamville, Dubai-based Industrial Resources General Trading and Russia's OOO DM on 27 June 2023, stating the gold dealings funded Wagner 'to sustain and expand its armed forces, including in Ukraine and Africa'. Treasury added timber company Bois Rouge (March 2024) and Mining Industries SARLU (May 2024). The EU listed Lobaye Invest and Diamville on 25 February 2023 for illegal trade in gold and diamonds looted from local traders.
Established by. US Treasury OFAC designations (27 June 2023; 8 March 2024; 30 May 2024); EU Council listing under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime (25 February 2023).
Latest. No delisting found as of October 2026.
Link to the war against Ukraine. Treasury found CAR gold revenues helped fund Wagner forces including in Ukraine.
B US Treasury: Treasury Sanctions Companies and Individuals Advancing Russian Malign Activities in Africa ↗
B US Treasury: Treasury Sanctions Wagner Group-linked Companies in the Central African Republic ↗
A Council of the EU press release, 25 February 2023 ↗
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