Barrick pays $300m to settle with Tanzania, launches Twiga Minerals

Global major Barrick Gold has formed a new partnership with the Tanzania government, setting the company on path to resume concentrate exports from the mines formerly operated by Acacia Mining.

The Canada-headquartered group has agreed to a $300-million payment to settle outstanding tax and other disputes and to share future economic benefits from the Bulyanhulu, North Mara and Buzwagi mines on a 50:50 basis.