Barrick Mining’s gold complex placed under state control in Mali

BAMAKO,  (Reuters) – Canada’s Barrick Mining ABX.TO had its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali placed under state control by a court yesterday in a major escalation of a dispute over taxes and ownership. A former Malian health minister, Soumana Makadji, …

Court puts supervisor over gold firm in Mali

BAMAKO, Mali -- A judge in Mali on Monday ordered Barrick Gold to be placed under provisional administration for six months in an ongoing dispute between the Canadian mining company and the West African nation's military government over unpaid taxes. …

Mali court places Canada's Barrick gold mine under provisional administration

A court in Mali on Monday placed Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto  gold mining complex under provisional administration for six months. The move hands control of Canada’s biggest operation to state-appointed management and is seen as a major escalation in …

Nigeria Invites Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso To West African Economic Summit Despite Exiting ECOWAS

Despite exiting membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria has extended invitations to Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to attend the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit. While announcing the development during a press briefing …

Barrick Gold placed under temporary provisional administration in Mali

Breadcrumb Trail Links Money The Canadian company has been in conflict with Mali's military rulers over alleged unpaid taxes and unfair contracts Author of the article: Associated Press Baba Ahmed And Wilson Mcmakin Published Jun 16, 2025  •  Last …

Tuggar: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali’s Departure from ECOWAS Has Not Affected Regional Trade, Bilateral Relations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has said the exit of Burkina-Faso, Mali and Niger, the three Alliance of Sahel States from the West African regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has not affected trade …

Tuaregs in Mali and Burkina file ICC complaint against armies, Russian allies

Tuareg associations in Mali and Burkina Faso have filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court against their nations' armies and the Russian paramilitary group, Africa Corps. Several Tuareg community organisations filed a complaint with the …

Mali court deals blow to Barrick Mining in dispute over gold project

Malegaon Youth Aditya Mali Selected for Prestigious All India Sports Academy in ...

A wave of pride swept through the village of Malegaon as local youth Aditya Hanumant Mali earned selection to the prestigious All India Sports Academy in Cuttack for rowing. This significant achievement has brought joy to the entire community, with …

Mali Plans Gold Refinery with Russia

MALI’S government has announced plans to establish a new state-controlled gold refinery in partnership with Russia’s Yadran, as the West African nation seeks to maximise returns from its mineral wealth amid soaring commodity prices. The newly formed …