Malian trade unions filed formal strike notices to halt work at Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto complex starting September 28, according to documents reported by Reuters-linked outlets.
The current labour dispute is distinct from the earlier state-company conflict over taxation and application of Mali's mining code. Union demands centre on overtime pay, reimbursements and outstanding labour agreements.
Any work stoppage would affect Barrick's production ramp-up and Mali's gold revenues. As of the reporting reviewed for the edition, public mediation plans remained unclear.