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Canadian Mining Giant Barrick Halts Operations in Mali After Government Seizes Gold Stocks Worth $245 Million
By Tasha Chongo In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has suspended its operations in Mali after the government seized gold stocks worth approximately $245 million. The seizure, carried out in early January 2025, came as a result of the Malian government accusing Barrick of tax violations and failure to meet…