Hundreds laid off at Barrick's Mali complex

Hundreds laid off at Barrick's Mali complex

At least four subcontractors employing several hundred people at Barrick Gold's complex in Mali are laying off staff following a two-year dispute between the Canadian miner and the state, according to documents seen by Reuters and people familiar with the matter. Some of the subcontractors said they have not received any payments from Barrick for months. The layoffs indicate that the dispute between the world's No2 gold producer and the West Afr…