Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold producer, has reached an agreement with Mali’s government, ending a nearly two-year dispute that had halted mining operations contributing up to 10% of the country’s GDP. Initially facing a $5.5 billion tax demand, Barrick will now pay $438 million. In exchange, Mali will release four jailed employees and return… Read More »Mining Multinationals are Learning to do Business with Juntas
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has successfully priced a US$500 million perpetual hybrid bond. This landmark transaction, […]
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Advisory Committee, as part of its multi-track […]