Date first published: 08/10/2024
Key sectors: mining
Key risks: political instability; economic risks; frustration of process
Risk development
On 28 September four senior Malian employees at Barrick Gold were arrested over alleged financial crimes. The arrests came amid tensions between Barrick Gold and Bamako over the government’s stake in the Loulo-Gountako mining complex, Kayes region. Details on the specific reason for the employees’ detention and their roles or identities were not revealed following their release on 30 September. Negotiations between Barrick Gold and the government remain ongoing as they look to resolve the dispute.
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