Mali Arrests Four Canadian Mining Reps Over Tax Row

The military regime in Mali has arrested four senior employees of a Canadian mining company as it continues to detain workers to pressure companies in the West African mining sector to pay millions in additional taxes. Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) has revealed that four employees of its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali have been detained pending trial, as a dispute over its local mining operations escalates. The giant gold miner says it will continue to engage with Mali's government to find an amicable settlement and ensure sustainable operations…