Barrick Exec Defection: Gold Mine Power Struggle in Mali

Mining world in shock! A Barrick Mining exec defects to Mali's government amid tense gold profit negotiations. Hilaire Diarra's move to advise Mali's president escalates the standoff over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, now run by ex-Barrick staff after a government takeover. With production plummeting, is this a golden strategy or a risky gamble for Mali's economy and Barrick's future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.