IMF Sees Mali 2026 Rebound With Barrick Deal Lifting Gold Output

The International Monetary Fund expects a gradual recovery in Mali’s economy next year on higher mining output, after the government resolved a two-year dispute with Barrick Mining Corp.

Growth is estimated at 5.5% in 2026, compared with 4.1% this year, the Washington-based lender said in a statement after a review of Mali’s staff-monitored program.