Mali, Barrick Gold

Mali's new mines law needs review to win back investors, gold mine CEOs say
A new mining law in Mali that raises taxes and seeks to hand over big stakes in assets to the state and local investors will need to be loosened up if gold companies are to invest in new projects there,
Barrick CEO Says Gold Miner Making Progress in Dispute With Mali
Barrick Gold Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow said the company is “making progress” in its dispute with Mali’s military regime, but the advances haven’t come as fast as expected.
Mali mining law needs loosening to win back investors, gold mine CEOs say
Mali's new new mining law that raises taxes and seeks to hand over large stakes in assets to the state must be reviewed before gold companies invest in new projects there.
Landslide kills several artisanal gold miners in southern Mali
A landslide has engulfed a group of mainly women gold miners in Mali, killing several of them. In a statement broadcast on Mali’s national television, Koulikoro’s governor, Col.
How Two Former Employees Are Driving Mali's Hardball Talks With Barrick Gold
Mamou Toure and Samba Toure, key members of the government's negotiating team, both used to work in Mali for Randgold, a mining company that is now part of Barrick.
Barrick CEO says slow progress made in dispute with Mali
Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow said the company is "making progress" in its dispute with Mali's government, but the advances have not come as fast as expected.
Barrick and Mali Resume Talks on Ending Dispute Over Gold Mine
Barrick Gold Corp. and Mali are set to resume talks on resolving a monthslong dispute over the distribution of revenue from one of the world’s biggest gold mines.
Barrick, Mali to negotiate tax dispute and gold seizure issues
The negotiations will focus on Mali's demand for $199m (CFA Fr125.15bn), compliance with the new mining code and the release of the seized gold.
Barrick’s talks with Mali move slowly as gold prices climb
Rising gold prices are giving a boost to gold mining companies, and Barrick says it is making progress in its talks with Mali, but the developments in Mali and other
Anglo CEO Says Mali Mining Developments Cause for Grave Concern
The Malian government’s overhaul of its extraction industry risks deterring companies from investing in the nation that’s home to the world’s second-largest gold mine, according to Anglo American Plc Chief Executive Officer Duncan Wanblad.
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Barrick Gold and Mali to start new negotiations on mine Tuesday
Mali demands $199 million, new mining code compliance Barrick suspends operations after Mali seizes $250 million gold ...
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Mali: Several gold prospectors swallowed up in a mine collapse
"the women (gold panners) were numerous in an excavation looking for gold, and the excavation was surrounded by a dike which ...
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Negotiation Deadlock: Mali's Resource Nationalism Challenges Barrick Gold
Mali's military-led government is in a complex negotiation with Barrick Gold over $199 million in back taxes. With ...