Mali, Barrick and Avoid Gold-Mine Shutdown

Gold miner Barrick threatens to freeze Mali operations in escalating dispute
Canada's Barrick Gold said on Monday it would suspend operations in Mali if the country does not lift restrictions on gold shipments within the coming week, as the mining group faces what sources told Reuters amounted to a confiscation order.
Barrick Gold Faces Turbulence in West Africa Amid Mali Restrictions
Barrick Gold may halt Mali operations if gold shipment restrictions persist, highlighting challenges in West Africa's mining sector. Mali's interim order further stalls exports, signaling a shift towards renegotiating mining terms following political changes.
Barrick Says Mali Has a Week to Avoid Gold-Mine Shutdown
Barrick Gold Corp. said it will have to halt mining in Mali soon if the government doesn’t stop disrupting exports and operations at its mine.
Barrick may temporarily suspend Mali operations as gold shipments remain blocked
The situation in Mali is further complicated by threats from Burkina Faso's junta to strip mining permits and the seizure of a French-run uranium site in Niger.
Barrick Gold Faces Mali Deadline: Operations Hang in Balance
Barrick Gold may suspend its Mali operations if gold shipment restrictions aren't lifted. The mining disputes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger highlight the region's shifting alliances and economic strategies.
Barrick Gold warns of operational freeze in Mali amid regulatory dispute
The standoff in Mali, coupled with threats by Burkina Faso's military junta to revoke mining permits and the seizure of a French-operated uranium site in Niger, has raised concerns among Western mining companies.
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