Aureus on track to production in Liberia
When Aureus Mining (AUE-T, AUE-L) turns its Liberty Gold deposit in Liberia into an open-pit mine as early as the first quarter of 2014, it will be the country’s first modern, commercial gold mine.
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Eritrean trials and tribulations for Nevsun
Doing business in East Africa may come with its challenges, but Nevsun Resources (NSU-T) has a robust outlook for its Bisha mine in Eritrea despite dealing with matters that miners closer to home would never encounter.
Eritrean gov’t engaged in forced labour, NGO says
Strong, preventive measures against hiring forced labour are essential for mining companies with projects in Eritrea, a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) says.
Asante Gold has a history of success in Ghana
At first glance Vancouver-based Asante Gold (ASE-V) appears similar to a number of junior explorers hoping to make the next discovery in Ghana. Take a closer look, however, and one difference emerges: Asante is the next project for…
Volta adds copper porphry to the Burkina Faso mix
Toronto-based explorer Volta Resources (VTR-T) has been adding quite a bit of copper to its already strong gold assets in Burkina Faso.
Endeavour Mining rises on West African production and promise
Strong production results and a promising preliminary economic assessment have had Endeavour Mining (EDV-T) shareholders beaming of late.
Semafo sees lower grades at Mana
West Africa-focused gold miner Semafo (SMF-T) has unveiled a more modest guidance for 2013, reflecting the lower anticipated grades and higher costs at its flagship Mana gold mine in Burkina Faso. For the year Semafo is guiding production of…
Aureus Mining on track in Liberia
When Aureus Mining (AUE-T, AUE-L) turns its Liberty Gold deposit in Liberia into an open pit mine as early as the first quarter of 2014, it will be the West African nation’s first commercial gold mine.
Asante Gold has a history of success in Ghana
VANCOUVER — At first glance Vancouver-based Asante Gold (ASE-V) appears similar to a number of junior explorers hoping to make the next discovery in the West African nation of Ghana. Take a closer look, however, and a key difference…
Semafo sees lower grades at the Mana mine
West African gold miner Semafo (SMF-T) has unveiled a more modest guidance for 2013, primarily reflecting the lower anticipated grades at its flagship Mana mine in Burkina Faso as it wrestles higher costs.
Eritrean trials and tribulations for Nevsun
Doing business in East Africa comes with its challenges, but Nevsun Resources (NSU-T) has a robust outlook for its Bisha mine in Eritrea despite dealing with matters that miners closer to home would never encounter.
Iamgold falls 15% on higher expected costs
Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) shares crumbled as the gold producer estimated higher operating costs for 2013, causing analysts to cut their targets.