Barrick furloughs some Congo miners after Ebola deaths near its Kibali mine - MLQ.ai

AI desk brief

Barrick is furloughing nonessential employees and subcontractors at Congo’s Kibali gold mine after two Ebola deaths in a nearby community, according to a Nov. 12 memo reported by Reuters; the number affected was not disclosed. The company is investigating possible workforce links, but no cases at industrial mines or gold-production impact have been reported. Kibali produced about 673,000 ounces in 2025 and had 2026 guidance of 600,000–688,000 ounces. The measures could pose operational risks if staffing or health conditions deteriorate, but the report does not establish a material bullion-price effect. [1][2][3]