AfriOre tallies Akanani
AfriOre (AFO-T) has tabled an initial inferred resource estimate for its Akanani platinum project, 25 km north of M…
Africa
Pre-feasibility gives Passendro thumbs-up
A pre-feasibility study for Axmin (AXM-V) on the Passendro gold project in the Central African Republic says a …
South Deep production halved for up to a year (May 10, 2006)
Johannesburg-listed Western Areas (WARSF-O) plans to sell shares equivalent to 10% of its current issued share capi…
Randgold’s first quarter profits down
While generating more profit from its mining operations, rising costs and lower production meant a decrease in net …
Bloodshed in the Congo
At least two people are dead following protests at Anvil Mining’s (AVM-T, AVLMF-O, AVM-A) Kulu copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)….
South Deep skip plunges 1.6 km
An investigation is underway at the South Deep underground gold mine in South Africa, after a loaded skip broke fre…
AngloGold loses revenue despite higher gold price
Despite the average price of gold being 14% higher for the first quarter than it was for the fourth quarter of 2005…
Banro closes financing
Banro (BAA-T, BAA-X) announced the closing of financing that will see roughly 4 million common shares issued at a p…
Orezone takes a small interest in Ghana
Orezone Resources (OZN-T, OZN-A) is getting into gold exploration in Ghana via its newly acquired stake in Vancouve…
Anvil reopens Kulu mine
After a trying week Anvil Mining (AVM-T, AVM-A) has put its Kulu copper mine back into full production in the south…
First Quantum grabs Adastra reins
Vancouver-based First Quantum Minerals (FM-T, FMQ-L) has withstood a last minute challenge by Mwana Africa (MWA-L) …
Adastra, First Quantum make peace (May 01, 2006)
Months of sniping have come to an end, with Adastra Minerals’ (AAA-T, AMZIF-O, AAA-L) board of directors finally agreeing to a twice-sweetened takeover offer from First Quantum Minerals (FM-T, FQVLF-O…