Mali Court Rules Against Barrick Mining in Gold Project Dispute

A Malian court has ruled against Canadian mining company Barrick Gold in a dispute over its gold project in Mali. The court ordered Barrick to suspend all activities at the project, including drilling and exploration.

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

Barrick had been granted a mining permit by the Malian government in 2014, but local communities have long been concerned about the environmental and social impacts of the project.

The court's decision comes after years of litigation and protests against the project. Local residents had argued that the mine would contaminate water sources and destroy crops, while also causing noise pollution and displacing people from their homes.