Asanko hits commercial production
This year so far has been a great one for Asanko Gold (TSX: AKG; NYSE-MKT: AKG). In January, the company kicked off first production at its namesake gold mine in…
Africa
Kinross aims to move Tasiast from liability to ‘world-class’
VANCOUVER — It’s not particularly hyperbolic to label Kinross Gold’s (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) experience with the Tasiast gold operation in northwestern Mauritania, West Africa, a total disaster. The company has…
Denison and Friedland’s GoviEx to combine African uranium assets
Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) has taken the final step that will help it focus on its uranium assets in Canada’s Athabasca basin and in particular its flagship Wheeler…
The Northern Miner podcast – episode 4: St. Paddy’s day special
Lesley Stokes and Matthew Keevil host a jam-packed show featuring commentary by Exploration Insights’ Brent Cook, a look at B2Gold’s next mine in Mali, and a chat on rising commodity…
B2Gold locks up funding for Fekola mine in Mali
VANCOUVER — Mid-tier gold producer B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE-MKT: BTG) has nailed down financing for its next expansion at the multimillion-ounce Fekola gold project in Mali. B2Gold picked up the Fekola…
Ivanhoe, Zijin wrap up prefeasibility study at Kamoa in DRC
VANCOUVER — With a positive prefeasibility study in hand, Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) and Chinese partner Zijin Mining Group are another step closer to developing Kamoa, the world’s…
Endeavour to grow in West Africa with True Gold offer
VANCOUVER — Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; US-OTC: EDVMF) CEO Neil Woodyer describes his growth strategy as “buy and build,” and his company is doing a bit of both this year. On…
Semafo unveils strong economics at Natougou
VANCOUVER — West African-focused producer Semafo (TSX: SMF; US-OTC: SEMFF) looks to have a top-notch asset on its hands with the Natougou gold deposit, which lies 320 km east of the capital…
Nevsun sees bright future at Bisha
It’s a transformative year for Nevsun Resources (TSX: NSU; NYSE-MKT: NSU), as the company and its 40% joint-venture partner, Eritrean National Mining, remain on schedule and under budget to complete…
TSX posts 3.5% gain, Feb. 15-19
Canadian stocks fell on Feb. 19, snapping four days of gains, as crude oil fell below US$30 per barrel in New York. However, the S&P/TSX Composite Index posted a 3.5% weekly gain to close at 12,813.40. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index…
South32 restructures, flags US$1.7B writedown
The world’s largest manganese producer is taking a machete to supply so that it can rebalance the market.
TSX ends mixed, Feb. 1-5
Toronto’s S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 0.5% to 12,763.99 after a poor jobs report, while oil prices dropped and gold prices rebounded. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index rose 9.4% to 45.25, while the S&P/TSX Capped Diversified…