Why Mali seized gold from a mining giant.

Why Mali seized gold from a mining giant.

Author: BBC World Service January 17, 2025 Duration: 31:59

Canadian mining giant Barrick halted its operations in Mali after the government seized gold stocks worth $245 million.

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