Barnes (US:B) 智通财经网·2025-06-26 08:34Group 1 - The Malian government has appointed a temporary manager to restart Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto mine operations, emphasizing the need to protect workers and the factory [1] - The dispute between Barrick Gold and the Malian government began in 2023 when the government revised mining regulations, increasing royalties and government equity stakes in joint ventures [1][2] - The Loulo-Gounkoto mine is Barrick Gold's second-largest gold mine, with a production capacity of 723,000 ounces last year, contributing 578,000 ounces to Barrick's total production [2] Group 2 - Barrick Gold is seeking international arbitration to resolve the dispute, claiming that the special agreement should not be affected by changes in Malian law or regulations [2] - The company incurs approximately $15 million in monthly operating costs for the suspended mine, which could be halved if it enters a full maintenance state [3]