Acacia Mining - Mining Africa
History. Acacia Mining was established in 2000 when Barrick Gold expanded operations to include mining in Tanzania. Barrick became involved with Tanzania in 1999 when acquiring Sutton Resources Ltd. Barrick bought Bulyanhulu as part of this deal in 1999, and then also purchased Buzwagi and Tulwaka mines as part of the Pangea Goldfields Inc. acquisition.