Barrick's Thornton Meets Tanzania Leader in Acacia Tax Feud

  • Two sides agree to negotiate; Acacia says no agreement reached
  • State says mining companies evaded billions of dollars in tax
Photographer: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg
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Barrick Gold Corp. Executive Chairman John Thornton met with Tanzania’s president in an effort to resolve an impasse between the government and Acacia Mining Plc, of which Barrick is a majority shareholder.

“As the negotiations have yet to commence, no agreements have been reached,” Acacia said in a statementBloomberg Terminal Wednesday. “The negotiations will seek a resolution that is in the best interests of all stakeholders.”