Mali court denies bail for Barrick staff as gold mine seizure deepens crisis
A Malian court denied an appeal for the conditional release of four Barrick employees held since November 2024 for allegations including money laundering and terrorism financing.
Barrick disputes the claims, citing legally binding agreements affected by Mali's 2023 mining code, which raised royalties and enhanced state equity.
Operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex have been suspended due to gold export bans and state control measures, including gold bullion seizures.
The decision is made in the midst of increased tensions following the six-month state management of Barrick's Loulo–Gounkoto gold mining complex by Mali's military junta.
According to Alifa Habib Kone, a lawyer for Barrick, the judge found the company's appeal, which discounted the allegations against the four local employees as baseless, to be "unfounded".
The seizure is part of a larger dispute that was brought on by Mali's new 2023 mining code, which raised mining royalties and increased the state's equity share.
Barrick opposes these measures, pointing to legally binding agreements already in place.
Barrick's operations at Loulo-Gounkoto have been halted since January 2025, when Malian authorities banned gold exports and seized approximately three metric tonnes of the company's gold bullion.
In mid-July, state helicopters retrieved an additional one metric tonne of gold worth an estimated US$117 million, possibly for selling to support mine operations under state control.
Mali's assertive posture reflects a growing movement among West African military governments (e.g., Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, DRC) to renegotiate mining terms, tighten exports, and gain greater control over critical resources.
Barrick criminal conspiracy in the Sahel
The four Barrick employees have been in prison in Bamako since their arrest by Malian police in November last year.
Additionally, in December 2024, Mali issued an arrest warrant for Barrick CEO Mark Bristow, accusing him of money laundering and financial misconduct
The warrant document alleges that he violated financial regulations and is accused of money laundering.
Concerning the recent surge in gold prices, the junta-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are attempting to renegotiate new terms with gold miners to increase their share of mining profits.
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In Q2, SoundHound reported strong growth in its automation, automotive, and enterprise AI for customer service verticals. The company posted a GAAP loss of $0.19 per share on $42.7 million in revenue. Last year, SoundHound reported a loss of $0.11 per share and revenue of $13 million. SoundHound also raised its 2025 revenue outlook to $160 million to $178 million, up from its previous forecast of $157 million to $177 million. "The investments we are making are already showing high returns," SoundHound CFO Nitesh Sharan said on the company's earnings call. Sharan noted that the company sees a path to profitability "in the near-term horizon. Listen to the earnings call here. Under Armour forecasts downbeat quarterly sales, shares drop Under Armour (UA) stock slumped by 12% before the bell on Friday after the sportswear maker forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates. The company is grappling with muted demand in North America due to still-high inflation and tariff uncertainty. Reuters reports: Read more here. Under Armour (UA) stock slumped by 12% before the bell on Friday after the sportswear maker forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates. The company is grappling with muted demand in North America due to still-high inflation and tariff uncertainty. Reuters reports: Read more here. Expedia raises gross bookings, revenue growth forecast amid US travel demand recovery Expedia Group (EXPE) stock leaped 15% higher in after-hours trading as Wall Street looked favorably on signs of a travel demand recovery, a raised gross bookings forecast, and double-digit profit growth. Reuters reports: Read more here. Expedia Group (EXPE) stock leaped 15% higher in after-hours trading as Wall Street looked favorably on signs of a travel demand recovery, a raised gross bookings forecast, and double-digit profit growth. Reuters reports: Read more here. Live Nation results show fans still spending on concerts, live events Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) stock rose modestly after hours following second quarter results from the discretionary spending economic bellwether. The release showed that fans are still willing to spend on concerts and live events. Reuters reports: Read more here. Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) stock rose modestly after hours following second quarter results from the discretionary spending economic bellwether. The release showed that fans are still willing to spend on concerts and live events. Reuters reports: Read more here. Gamblers' losses boost sportsbooks' fortunes in Q2 FanDuel-owner Flutter (FLUT) raised its forecast for full-year profit growth on Thursday after a winning streak for US gamblers ended, benefiting the world's largest online betting company. A better-than-expected second quarter yielded core profits of $400 million, a 54% rise. Revenue came in at $4.19 billion, above estimates and up from $3.61 billion a year ago. Flutter increased its annual profit forecast to $3.3 billion from $3.18 billion, projecting 40% year-over-year growth. The company is looking into the regulatory landscape for prediction markets and considering an entry into that market, which allows users to bet on the outcomes of future events. Earlier on Thursday, DraftKings (DKNG) also attributed healthy revenue growth to favorable outcomes. Revenue increased 36% to $1.5 billion, while profits were $0.30 per share, double what Wall Street was expecting at $0.15 per share. Flutter stock rose fractionally after hours. DraftKings shares were also muted, falling 0.35% on the day and another 0.2% after hours. Read more here. FanDuel-owner Flutter (FLUT) raised its forecast for full-year profit growth on Thursday after a winning streak for US gamblers ended, benefiting the world's largest online betting company. A better-than-expected second quarter yielded core profits of $400 million, a 54% rise. Revenue came in at $4.19 billion, above estimates and up from $3.61 billion a year ago. Flutter increased its annual profit forecast to $3.3 billion from $3.18 billion, projecting 40% year-over-year growth. The company is looking into the regulatory landscape for prediction markets and considering an entry into that market, which allows users to bet on the outcomes of future events. Earlier on Thursday, DraftKings (DKNG) also attributed healthy revenue growth to favorable outcomes. Revenue increased 36% to $1.5 billion, while profits were $0.30 per share, double what Wall Street was expecting at $0.15 per share. Flutter stock rose fractionally after hours. DraftKings shares were also muted, falling 0.35% on the day and another 0.2% after hours. Read more here. Gilead posts flat quarterly profit, raises full-year outlook Reuters reports: Read more here. Reuters reports: Read more here. Pinterest beats revenue estimates but misses on earnings Shares of Pinterest (PINS) dropped over 10% after hours after missing earnings expectations. Revenue grew 17% year over year to $998 million, and earnings per share were $0.33. Wall Street was looking for revenue of $975 million and earnings per share of $0.35. Global monthly active users on the site increased 11% annually to reach 578 million. The results follow earnings from Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), and Snap (SNAP). On one hand, Snap recorded its slowest quarter of revenue growth in a year. On the other, Amazon's online ad sales jumped 23% year over year, and Meta's advertising revenue rose 22%. 'I'm proud of our Q2 results — delivering 17% revenue growth and another quarter of record users. We're also excited that Gen Z has grown to over half of our user base,' said Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest. 'Three years into our business transformation, I've never been more confident in Pinterest's ability to deliver for our users and advertisers. We've found our best product market fit ever by becoming a personalized shopping destination for users and an AI-powered performance platform for advertisers. With this focus, we believe we're well-positioned to further capture market share.' Read more here. Shares of Pinterest (PINS) dropped over 10% after hours after missing earnings expectations. Revenue grew 17% year over year to $998 million, and earnings per share were $0.33. Wall Street was looking for revenue of $975 million and earnings per share of $0.35. Global monthly active users on the site increased 11% annually to reach 578 million. The results follow earnings from Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), and Snap (SNAP). On one hand, Snap recorded its slowest quarter of revenue growth in a year. On the other, Amazon's online ad sales jumped 23% year over year, and Meta's advertising revenue rose 22%. 'I'm proud of our Q2 results — delivering 17% revenue growth and another quarter of record users. We're also excited that Gen Z has grown to over half of our user base,' said Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest. 'Three years into our business transformation, I've never been more confident in Pinterest's ability to deliver for our users and advertisers. We've found our best product market fit ever by becoming a personalized shopping destination for users and an AI-powered performance platform for advertisers. With this focus, we believe we're well-positioned to further capture market share.' Read more here.
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Crypto braces for new CPI release that's seen to ‘trigger Bitcoin's next all-time high'
Markets are on high alert ahead of US inflation data set to be released on Tuesday, which could set the stage for crypto's next rally. That's according to Alice Liu, head of research at CoinMarketCap, who said that the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, could 'lock in expectations for a September Fed rate cut, which is generally bullish risk-on assets like crypto.' Low rates usually incentivises investors to tap into riskier bets like digital assets. The CPI figures 'could potentially trigger Bitcoin's next all-time high,' Liu said in comments shared with DL News. The new data comes as Bitcoin trades around $118,500 after surging past $122,000 over the weekend, reversing last week's losses, with Ethereum gaining over 20% in the same period. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the CPI figures every month. It is a key economic metric closely followed by policymakers, businesses, and markets, and is seen as one of the most important macro events this month for both Wall Street and digital assets. A lower CPI figure could solidify expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September while a hotter inflation read may hit Fed rate cut chances and weigh on crypto markets. The new numbers are 'poised to be one of the most critical macro data releases in recent memory for risk assets,' analysts at Presto Labs wrote in a Tuesday note to investors. Several analysts have said they anticipate that crypto prices will soon hit record highs. Bitwise, Bernstein and Standard Chartered have all predicted that Bitcoin's price will hit $200,000 before the end of the year. Even so, Liu notes that Bitcoin and Ethereum options trades have surged to 'near yearly highs' of $43 billion and $14 billion respectively. 'This high open interest from derivatives traders could amplify volatility, so be cautious of short squeezes, sudden liquidations, or sharp price moves,' Liu said. The Fed has held its benchmark rate at 4.25%–4.50% all year. Markets are pricing an 84.4% chance of a September cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool. That's up from the beginning of August when traders put the chances at 40%. Lance Datsko-Luo is DL News' Ukraine-based markets correspondent. Got a tip? Email at lance@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
