Barrick awaits court ruling in Mali as tensions escalate over mining dispute

  • Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX, NYSE:GOLD) said on Monday it expects a ruling on June 2 from the Bamako Commercial Tribunal on the Malian government's request to place its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex under provisional administration. The request marks the latest flashpoint in a months-long standoff between the Canadian miner and Malian authorities.