Q: How do you think all these Mali issues, and asset confiscation, will affect to the short term and long term value and stock price of Barrick?
5i Research Answer:
Yes and no. The government has seized some company gold, but it is still in their interest to reach an agreement. Other companies in Mali have settled. So it may impact the stock in the short term, but ultimately we think an agreement of some sort will be reached. Investors, for the moment, seem to have taken the actions in stride.