Ontario Court dismisses appeal against Barrick over North Mara mine human rights claims

The Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Tanzanian residents alleging human rights abuses by Tanzanian police near Barrick's North Mara gold mine. The court upheld a previous ruling that Ontario is not the proper venue for these claims, which must be handled in Tanzania. Barrick emphasized it has a zero tolerance policy for human rights violations and highlighted its positive contributions to Tanzania's economy and communities. This decision removes legal uncertainty for Barrick regarding these allegations.