Mali's military government detains 4 Barrick Gold employees over financial crime suspicions.

Mali's military government has detained four senior employees of Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold, suspecting them of financial crimes. This move follows increased scrutiny of international miners since the junta's 2020 takeover. Mali is implementing a new mining code to secure a larger share of gold revenues for the state and is shifting its alliances, strengthening ties with Russia while distancing from Western nations like France. Barrick Gold has not commented on the arrests.

September 27, 2024
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