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Exclusive-Barrick Gold Signs Agreement With Mali to End Mining Dispute
(Reuters) -Canadian miner Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end an almost two-year-old dispute over its mining assets in the West African country, four people familiar with the developments told Reuters on Wednesday.
Barrick reaches agreement with Mali to resolve mining dispute – report
Barrick will pay $438M to the government in exchange for the release of detained employees, the return of seized gold and the resumption of operations at Loulo-Gounkoto.
Report: Canada’s Barrick Gold Signs New Agreement with Mali to End Dispute | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Report: Canada’s Barrick Gold Signs New Agreement with Mali to End Dispute | Firstpost Africa | N18G Canadian miner Barrick Gold has reportedly signed a new agreement with the Junta-led authorities in Mali to end a nearly two-year dispute.
Barrick Gold signs agreement with Mali to end mining dispute, sources say
Canadian miner Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end an almost two-year-old dispute over its mining assets in the West African country, two people familiar with the developments told Reuters on Wednesday.
Barrick Gold and Mali Reach Settlement, Ending Two Year Mining Dispute
Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX,NYSE:GOLD) has reportedly reached an agreement with the Malian government after nearly two years of issues, resolving a prolonged conflict over its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex.
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