Aug 20 (Reuters) - Canada's Iamgold Corp has delayed the sale process for its Sadiola gold mine in Mali due to political instability in the country, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

Iamgold in December said it had reached a deal to sell its 41% interest in the mine, a joint venture with Anglogold Ashanti , to Allied Gold Corp.

(Reporting by Jeff Lewis Editing by Chris Reese)