Tag: Canada
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…
Justin Trudeau Steps Down
Justin Trudeau Steps Down In a surprise move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, bringing an end to his eight-year tenure as the country’s leader. Trudeau, who has been at the helm of the Liberal Party since 2015, cited personal and political reasons for his decision. Trudeau’s time in office has been marked…