The two negotiating teams led by the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prof Palamagamba Kabudi on the side of Tanzania and Barrick executive chairman John Thornton on the other side, came out last week announcing to have struck a deal.
Ripoti hizo zilisababisha mawaziri kuwajibishwa na baadaye Serikali na Barrick kukubaliana kuunda timu za majadiliano, ambayo yalijikita katika muundo na mfumo mpya wa uendeshaji wa kampuni tanzu za Barrick, kubadilisha uendeshaji wa biashara ya madini na kuwanufaisha zaidi wananchi wanaoizunguka migodi.