Guinea squeezes Emirati-owned bauxite miner
Guinea, the world’s top exporter of bauxite, has revoked the mining title of Emirates Global Aluminium’s GAC subsidiary and awarded it instead to a new local entity – a move…
Africa
B2Gold starts underground mining at Fekola in Mali
B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE-A: BTG) said it began underground production at its flagship Fekola mine in Mali immediately after receiving approval from the government. The stock rose. The approval, which took effect…
KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply
The Democratic Republic of Congo and U.S.‑based Kobold Metals have struck a preliminary mineral exploration agreement that deepens American involvement in the country’s critical‑minerals sector. The deal opens the door…
Mali to restart production at Barrick’s Loulo‑Gounkoto
Mali’s government plans to restart operations at Barrick Mining’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) Loulo‑Gounkoto gold complex under a court-appointed temporary administrator after seizing control earlier this month, according to a…
Aya Gold jumps on new Boumadine drill results
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA; US-OTC: AYASF) reported high-grade assays from its Boumadine polymetallic project in Morocco while extending mineralization. The stock surged. Highlight hole BOU-DD25-509 in the Imariren…
Barrick fights Mali bid to control Loulo-Gounkoto
Canadian gold giant Barrick (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) is pushing back against an attempt by the Malian government to wrest control of the Loulo-Gounkoto mine complex away from the company….
ZIMEC 2023 – Zambia
The 11th edition of the Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference ( ZIMEC 2023) will welcome international, sponsors and exhibitors under this year’s theme of “Investing in Zambia, Mine to Market,…
Danakali closer to getting Eritrea potash project off the ground
Australia’s Danakali (LSE: DNK) is in the final stages of completing the second phase of development of its world-class Colluli potash project in Eritrea, Africa. The front-end engineering design (FEED),…
Ivanhoe trims budget; stays course at Kakula
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) has completed 13.5 km of underground development — 4.2 km ahead of plan — at its Kakula copper project in the Democratic Republic of…
Resolute sells Ravenswood to focus on Africa
Resolute Mining (LSE: RSG) is selling its Ravenswood gold mine in Queensland — its only Australian asset — to private equity firm EMR Capital Management for US$207 million in cash….
10th Annual Panel Discussion on Africa’s Mining Industry
Join us for this lively and interactive panel discussion with leading international mining firm Herbert Smith Freehills, African Mining Ministers, and mining industry leaders on key issues in African mining,…
21st Annual African Mining Breakfast & 18th Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar
Join us for the biggest African event in North America – The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business 21st Annual African Mining Breakfast and MineAfrica’s 18th Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar….