Resolute Mining CEO Detained in Mali Amid $162 Million Tax Dispute
Mali's military junta demands a substantial tax settlement from Resolute Mining, escalating tensions with foreign gold producers.
- Resolute Mining's CEO, Terry Holohan, and two colleagues are detained in Bamako during talks with Mali's tax and mining authorities.
- The Malian government is demanding $162 million from Resolute Mining, citing alleged back taxes and financial discrepancies.
- Resolute's shares have plummeted, leading to a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange as the company seeks resolution.
- Mali's recent mining code changes have increased government pressure on foreign mining companies to renegotiate terms for greater national revenue.
- Other mining giants like Barrick Gold and B2Gold are also facing financial demands from Mali, reflecting broader industry tensions.