Kipoi nears production
Tiger Resources (TGS-T, TGS-A) says commercial production will begin in April at its Kipoi copper project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Africa
Zambian smelting shortfall a concern, Lundin says
When Phil Wright recently lashed out against Equinox Minerals’ (EQN-T, EQN-A) hostile takeover bid for Lundin Mining (LUN-T) in a conference call, the chief executive cited the shortage of Zambian smelting capacity as yet another project risk…
Pacific Wildcat confirms rare earths in Kenya (March 30, 2011)
Vancouver – A first round of drill results from the Mrima Hill project in southeastern Kenya has given Pacific Wildcat Resources’ (PAW-V) share price a major boost.
Zimbabwe sets indigenization timeline
Vancouver – Never a dull place to operate, Zimbabwe has announced it is going ahead with its indigenization law and foreign mining firms now have until September 25 to sell a majority stake to locals.
La Mancha looks to add ounces in 2011
Having a geographically diversified portfolio of mining projects is always a good idea, but it is especially so when one of your projects is in Cote d’Ivoire. La Mancha Resources (LMA-T) had to suspend all gold mining and exploration activities…
Termites lead explorers in Mali to gold
Nicknamed “geozoology,” or “termite geochemistry,” mineral exploration companies in Mali are still turning to termites as an important tool in the search for gold deposits. By sampling termite mounds, which often tower more than two metres high…
Ethiopian Potash upbeat about the Danakil Depression
Despite lingering concerns in North America and Europe over a slower-than-expected economic recovery, there appears to be little worry left in Ethiopia’s potash-rich Danakil Depression.
Zambian smelting capacity a concern, Lundin says
When Phil Wright lashed out against Equinox Minerals’ (EQN-T, EQN-A) hostile takeover bid for Lundin Mining (LUN-T) in a conference call earlier this week, the chief executive cited the shortage of Zambian smelting capacity as yet another…
Resolute refocuses on Mali
Even as Resolute Mining (RSG-A, RMGGF-O) – the second-largest gold producer listed on the Australian Stock Exchange – prepares to wind down its Golden Pride mine in Tanzania over the next 24 months after 12 very successful years and more than…
Roxgold’s Burkina Faso find attracts artisanal miners (March 21, 2011)
Roxgold (ROG-V) has released high-grade drill results from a new gold zone at its recently optioned Yaramoko gold project in Burkina Faso, adjoining the southern boundary of Semafo’s (SMF-T) Mana gold mine.
PMI drills high-grade at old Ghanaian mine
Exploration and infill drilling at PMI Gold’s (PMV-V, PVM-A) past-producing Obotan gold project in southwestern Ghana has turned up 20.8 metres grading 17.6 grams gold per tonne, part of a larger intersection of 80 metres grading 7.49 grams…
Kipoi copper project moves closer to production
Tiger Resources (TGS-T, TGS-A) says commercial production will begin in April at its Kipoi copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.