Barrick Mining office in Mali's capital Bamako reopens under new provisional administration, sources say
DAKAR, June 23 (Reuters) - Malian tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining's (ABX.TO), opens new tab office in the capital Bamako under new interim administration after it was shut in mid-April over alleged non-payment of taxes amid a dispute over mining revenues, two people close to the matter said.
Spokespeople for Barrick and for Mali's mines ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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