Anglo takes the reins at De Beers
As global diversified miners BHP Billiton (BHP-N, BLT-L) and Rio Tinto (RTP-N, RIO-L) look to step out of the diamond business, a third, Anglo American (AAL-L), is diving in deeper….
Africa
Marange diamonds cast light on Kimberley Process shortcomings
In only a few years, Zimbabwe’s Marange diamond fields have transformed from a free-for-all of thousands of diamond prospectors sifting through dirt to a modernized, fenced-in area run by a…
African Barrick grows Nyanzaga
African Barrick Gold (ABG-L) says its Nyanzaga project has the potential to become its next gold mine in Tanzania. The company — whichBarrick Gold(ABX-T, ABX-N) spun out to hold its African gold assets — has four mines in…
Commentary: South African mine safety practices face scrutiny
Mine safety is a matter of continuing concern worldwide, there being a wide spectrum of legislation and the manner in which it is administered and enforced. Recent attempts by the South African government provide a case study illustrating the…
Avion posts record March production despite Mali’s coup d’tat
An end to a coup d’état in Mali, West Africa, and strong first-quarter production numbers boosted Avion Gold’s (AVR-T) shares 9%, or 8¢, from a six-month low of 86¢ during the April 9 trading session.
Commentary: South African mine safety practices face scrutiny
Mine safety is a matter of continuing concern worldwide, there being a wide spectrum of legislation and the manner in which it is administered and enforced. Recent attempts by the South African government provide a case study illustrating the…
Bannerman makes headway at Etango
With a recently completed definitive feasibility study under its belt, Bannerman Resources (BAN-T) says it can step up discussions with potential development partners and other financiers for its flagship Etango project in Namibia — one…
Katanga looks to become Africa’s copper king
Katanga Mining (KAT-T) is gearing up to take a big copper project and make it that much bigger.
Riverstone reports wide intersects in Burkina
The results of 10 diamond drill holes at the Goulagou I deposit will allow Riverstone Resources (RVS-V) to upgrade the resource model at its flagship Karma gold project in Burkina Faso.
Endeavour takes root in West Africa’s goldfields through organic growth
VANCOUVER — Endeavour Mining (EDV-T, EVR-A) has ambitions of being the next mid-tier gold outfit. With two West African mines already in steady-state production, a third moving towards feasibility, and an aggressive US$30 million…
Platinum Group Metals scores South African mine permits
Vancouver-based developer Platinum Group Metals (PTM-T, PLG-X) is looking to fill a gap in mid-term platinum group metals (PGM) supply. And with a mining permit in hand for its Western Bushveld platinum joint venture in South Africa, the…
African Gold extends mineralization at Kobada
Northern stepout holes drilled at the Kobada gold project in southern Mali will have a positive impact on a revised resource estimate due later this year, African Gold Group(AGG-V) says.