Portia Crowe

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Correspondent at Reuters

West & Central Africa Correspondent @Reuters. The wedding guest who has travelled the farthest. Ex: 🏔️, Paris, London, NYC, Nairobi, Kumasi, Montreal and more

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Articles

Barrick Mining's gold complex placed under state control in Mali

1 week ago | marketscreener.com | Portia Crowe |Divya Rajagopal

Published on 06/16/2025 at 11:00, updated on 06/16/2025 at 12:12BAMAKO (Reuters) -Canada's Barrick Mining had its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali placed under state control by a court on Monday in a major escalation of a dispute over taxes and ownership. A former Malian health minister, Soumana Makadji, will take over as provisional administrator for six months, the presiding judge said. Barrick said it will appeal the decision.
Barrick Mining removes Mali gold complex from 2025 output forecast, sources say

1 week ago | zawya.com | Divya Rajagopal |Portia Crowe

TORONTO/DAKAR - Barrick Mining has removed its Mali gold complex from its overall output forecast for 2025, four sources told Reuters, adding to fallout from a two-year dispute over new mining legislation aimed at boosting the West African country's revenue.
Exclusive: Barrick Mining removes Mali gold complex from 2025 output forecast, sources say

1 week ago | reuters.com | Divya Rajagopal |Portia Crowe

A visitor passes a Barrick Gold mining company display during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 4, 2019.
Mali court adjourns hearing on whether to put Barrick’s gold mines under provisional administration

3 weeks ago | theglobeandmail.com | Tiemoko Diallo |Portia Crowe
Mali hearing on Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mines postponed to May 22

1 month ago | mining.com | Portia Crowe |Elaine Hardcastle

A Malian court hearing scheduled for Thursday on whether to put Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex under provisional administration has been postponed to May 22, the president of the court said on Thursday. Barrick Mining, previously called Barrick Gold, and Mali’s government have been at odds since 2023 over the implementation of a new mining code that raises taxes and gives Mali’s government a greater share in the gold mines.
Judge to hear Mali's request to reopen Barrick mine under new management

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Portia Crowe |Divya Rajagopal

15 May 2025 - 15:45 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. A request made by Mali's military government to reopen Canadian miner Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine under a provisional administration, will be heard in court on Thursday, according to a court official. File photo.
WATCH | Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM claims responsibility for Burkina attack

1 month ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Portia Crowe |David Lewis

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM said 60 soldiers were killed IN an attack targeting a military post in Burkina Faso's northern Loroum province. File photo. Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a military post in Burkina Faso's northern Loroum province in which the group said 60 soldiers were killed, the SITE Intelligence Group said on Tuesday.
WATCH | Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM claims responsibility for Burkina attack

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Portia Crowe |David Lewis

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM said 60 soldiers were killed IN an attack targeting a military post in Burkina Faso's northern Loroum province. File photo. Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a military post in Burkina Faso's northern Loroum province in which the group said 60 soldiers were killed, the SITE Intelligence Group said on Tuesday.
Mali's efforts to stem political protests to face test

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Portia Crowe

09 May 2025 - 16:50 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Mali's military government on Wednesday announced that all work by political parties and other political organisations had been suspended until further notice to preserve public order. Stock photo.
Mali suspends political activities ahead of planned protest

1 month ago | timeslive.co.za | Portia Crowe |Fadimata Kontao

Mali has suspended political activities across the country ahead of a planned protest against the military junta that has ruled since coups in 2020 and 2021, authorities said on Wednesday. The West African country's political parties are demanding a return to constitutional order and a presidential election, and they were expected to gather for a demonstration on Friday.