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 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.

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 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.

The demands on Barrick follow an audit of mining contracts last year and a subsequent push by Mali to renegotiate agreements with mining firms, including Bing2GOLD, Resolute Minin