(Reuters) -Barrick Gold will suspend operations in Mali if gold shipments continue to be blocked, the company said on Monday as it struggles to reach agreement with authorities on a new mining code in the West African country. Conditions at the miner's ...

Barrick Gold Corp. said Mali’s military junta has blocked shipments from the country’s largest gold mine and the company will need to halt operations at the site if they remain suspended.

India's merchandise trade deficit in November widened to a record level, led by a surge in gold imports, while exports fell due to weaker global demand. The merchandise trade deficit in November stood at $37.

India’s trade deficit expanded to a record high in November, as the nation’s import bill ballooned, particularly due to a rise in gold shipments.

India's trade deficit hit a record $37.84 billion in November, driven by gold imports and declining exports, pressuring the rupee further.