Barrick to suspend operations in Mali after gold seized 

Malian authorities seized 3 tons of gold from Barrick Gold’s mining complex in Mali amid a dispute with the military regime, leading to a 1.9% drop in Barrick’s shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The seizure prompted Barrick to suspend operations in Mali, highlighting a broader standoff between West African governments and global mining companies, potentially impacting future foreign investments in the region.

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