Mali upgraded in March its estimated reserves by a third to around 800 tonnes, which should ensure continued production for at least the next 15 years.[
Should the court decide the claim can be heard in Canada, it could have wider implications for Canadian mining companies operating in countries with less than sterling environmental and human rights records.
Kinshasa, the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo was the star performer in Randgold’s portfolio of operations in 2015, exceeding its target by 7% to contribute 642 720 ounces to the group’s record production for the year.