DAKAR, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Australian gold miner Resolute Mining (RSG.AX) , opens new tab confirmed on Sunday that the company’s CEO Terence Holohan and two other employees have been temporarily detained by government officials in Mali.

The executives were in Bamako to hold discussions with the mining and tax authorities regarding general activities related to the company’s business practices in Mali.

“Following the conclusion of these meetings on Friday, the three employees were unexpectedly detained,” Resolute said in a statement.

“While Resolute is working toward a settlement with the Government of Mali to help secure the long-term future of the Syama Gold Mine, the utmost priority remains the safety and wellbeing of its employees.”

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    • Frogmanfromlake [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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      It does have a large Muslim/Christian population so it’ll be a while before that’s sorted out. It still is an anti-imperialistic gift that will be able to improve on those social conditions if they’re allowed to develop more.

      Cuba and Venezuela originally weren’t great with queer issues but became significantly better over time.

      • asante [comrade/them]@hexbear.netOP
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        yeah true

        Cuba and Venezuela originally weren’t great with queer issues but became significantly better over time.

        thx for reminding me! things will get better