Gold has consolidated after pulling back last month from a record peak above $4,380 an ounce, with some investors fearing the rally had gone too far, too fast. Still, the metal has gained about 55% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979, supported by elevated central-bank purchases and inflows to exchange-traded funds.

Barrick Mining has reached a deal to end a long-running dispute with Mali’s government that led to the miner losing control of one of its most productive assets and the arrest of some of its workers.