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US stocks advance, Aug. 18-22

U.S. equities had a strong run during the Aug. 18–22 week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 338 points to 17,001.22. The S&P 500 Index rose 33 points to 1,988.40, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 74 points to…


A closeup of the terrain at Roxgold's Yaramoko gold project in Burkina Faso. Credit: Roxgold

All systems go for Roxgold’s Yaramoko mine

It took just three months for authorities in Burkina Faso to approve the environmental and social impact assessment Roxgold (TSX: ROG; US-OTC: ROG) submitted for its Yaramoko gold project in the country’s Houndé greenstone belt,…


Banro's Twangiza gold mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Credit: Banro

Banro finds ‘relief’ in new financing plan

Banro (TSX: BAA; NYSE-MKT: BAA) has crafted a large financing plan to improve its liquidity and ability to bring Namoya, its second gold mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to full production. The plan includes a US$35.5…



Operating facilities at Semafo's flagship Mana gold mine in Burkina Faso. Credit:  Semafo

Semafo benefits from high-grade pits at Mana

VANCOUVER — When West Africa-focused Semafo (TSX: SMF; US-OTC: SEMFF) relocated most of the mining fleet to new mining ares at its flagship Mana gold mine, the company knew it would have to weather a less-productive transition…




Mining activity at Sherritt International's 40%-owned Ambatovy nickel-cobalt mine near Moramanga, Madagascar. Credit: Sherritt International

Problems at Ambatovy hurt Sherritt’s Q2 earnings

Sherritt International (TSX: S; US-OTC: SHERF) reported a $30.1-million net loss in the second quarter, largely due to its Ambatovy joint-venture nickel–cobalt project in Madagascar, where it reduced the project’s annual…


Artisanal miners at West African Resources' Tanlouka gold project in Burkina Faso. Credit: West African Resources

West African charts path to low-cost gold production

VANCOUVER — In the six months since it acquired the Tanlouka gold project in Burkina Faso, West African Resources (TSXV: WAF) has drilled 124 holes, updated the resource, tested Mankanga’s metallurgy and shown that a US$44-million…


Asanko Gold's main office block at the Asanko gold project in Ghana. Credit: Asanko Gold

Asanko approves gold mine construction in Ghana

Asanko Gold’s  directors (TSX: AKG; NYSE: AKG) have given management the green light to build the first phase of the Asanko gold mine in Ghana for US$295 million, and the company expects to break ground within a month.


Endeavour Mining's Tabakoto gold mine, 360 km west of Bamako in southwestern Mali, near the Senegal border. Credit: Endeavour Mining

Endeavour Mining bounces back in 2014

VANCOUVER — After posting a big-time loss in 2013, West Africa-focused gold producer Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; US-OTC: EDVMF) pledged for a comeback, and based on the company’s performance over the first half of…


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