New mining code in Mali: first arbitrator appointed in the proceedings initiated by Barrick Gold

On the dispute between the mining company Barrick Gold and the Malian state, Bamako is demanding millions of tax arrears from the company under its new mining code adopted in 2024. An agreement was reached in February, says the Canadian company. But Barrick Gold denounces an escalation of actions by the Malian authorities. In parallel, an arbitration procedure was initiated by Barrick Gold with the Cirdi. A first arbitrator has just been appoint…