Besieged Acacia wants direct talks with Tanzania

Tanzania’s authorities stopped export of minerals from three mines operated by Acacia Mining. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Acacia Mining Plc wants a truce with the Tanzania government over the tax arrears dispute.

“Acacia’s desire is to engage the government of Tanzania and continue to seek a direct negotiated resolution of the dispute. We still seek to continue demonstrating our long-term commitment to Tanzania, our people, and the mining industry going forward,” the company said in a statement last week.