Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX) has welcomed the Ontario Court of Appeal’s dismissal of a case filed by Tanzanian residents alleging human rights abuses linked to security operations near the North Mara gold mine.

The Canadian court upheld a prior ruling by the Superior Court of Ontario that the claims should be heard in Tanzania, not Canada, effectively ending the attempt to pursue the case in Barrick’s home jurisdiction.

Evidence presented during proceedings indicated that the Tanzanian Police Force operated independently of the company in the area surrounding the mine.

Barrick said in a statement issued on April 8 that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy for human rights violations by employees, contractors, or any third parties acting on its behalf.

Barrick Gold Corporation, a Canadian multinational mining company and one of the world largest gold producers, operates its Tanzanian gold assets through Twiga Minerals, in which it holds a 50% stake, alongside the government of Tanzania.

President and chief executive Mark Hill said the company is “proud of its work in Tanzania” and works closely with all levels of government and host communities to ensure the mine creates jobs, drives economic development and improves the lives of many Tanzanians.

As IntelliNews reported, Tanzania Revenue Authority officials recently praised Barrick Gold Corporation after Twiga Minerals paid $92mn in income tax for 2024, up from $58mn in 2023, with the agency describing the increase as a compliance benchmark for the mining sector. The payment followed a $112mn contribution in 2022.

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