Mali's military government is seeking at least 300 billion CFA ($512 million) in outstanding taxes and dividends from Barrick Gold, three sources said, a move that is part of a push by the country to collect more revenue from mining companies.

Mali’s military government is seeking at least 300 billion CFA ($512 million) in outstanding taxes and dividends from Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX) (NYSE: GOLD), according to a Reuters report.

Mali government reportedly seeks over $500M from Barrick Gold in taxes and fines, part of a push for more revenue from mining companies amid disputes and new regulations.

Barrick Gold Corp and the Mali government have decided to find a resolution to existing claims and disputes over the Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines in the West African country, the company said on Monday.

The news of the four employees’ release comes a day after the Toronto-based gold miner reached a tentative agreement in a mining dispute with the Mali government

The military-led authorities in Mali have arrested four employees of Canadian mining company Barrick Gold Corp., Reuters reported Friday, citing two people it didn’t identify.

Mali's military-led authorities have arrested four employees of Canadian miner Barrick Gold , two sources said on Friday. All four are senior Malian employees, one of the sources said.