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Wagner-linked gold miner in Sudan halts operations over conflict

Al-Sawlaj Gold Mining Co. has been shuttered since mid-April and its Russian staff have been evacuated.

Bloomberg News | September 19, 2023 | 6:43 am

WGC steps up efforts to boost supply chain transparency

All 33 members with operating gold mines will publish the…

Staff Writer | September 19, 2023 | 3:48 am

Rio Tinto shoulders Simandou iron ore bill as Chinese funds delayed – sources

The company has so far spent more than $500 million…

Reuters | September 18, 2023 | 7:19 am

B2Gold grabs AngloGold’s stake in Colombian project

The $60 million deal comes after the two partners tried,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2023 | 3:53 am

Former Yamana Gold head Peter Marrone turns his eye to Africa

Marrone is back at the helm of a Canadian precious-metals…

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | September 15, 2023 | 4:02 pm

Alphamin boosts inferred resource at Mpama South tin deposit by 46%

The Mpama South inferred resource now stands at 4.99 million tonnes grading 2.50% Sn for 124,700 tonnes of contained tin.

Staff Writer | June 3, 2022 | 9:11 am

Congo sees surge in mining of metals for green energy transition

About 500 of the nation’s mining permits are in advanced development and will soon lead to new projects for lithium and cobalt.

Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:23 am

Nickel royalty helps Burundi boost its spending plan by 40%

The government plans to increase investment in farming and infrastructure.

Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:07 am

Russia stake in biggest Zimbabwe platinum project deters backers

Development work on the Darwendale deposit began in early 2020, but operations at the project were soon halted because of a lack of capital.

Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 5:47 am

Ghana’s 2021 gold output falls to 13-year low, loses spot as Africa’s top producer

Ghana has vied with South Africa in recent years for the dominant position.

Reuters | June 3, 2022 | 5:37 am

Asante Gold starts Bibiani mine processing plant

The Canadian miner expects to pout first gold at the Ghana-based mine in the third quarter of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2022 | 3:45 am

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Wagner-linked gold miner in Sudan halts operations over conflict

WGC steps up efforts to boost supply chain transparency

Rio Tinto shoulders Simandou iron ore bill as Chinese funds delayed – sources

B2Gold grabs AngloGold’s stake in Colombian project

Former Yamana Gold head Peter Marrone turns his eye to Africa

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Alphamin boosts inferred resource at Mpama South tin deposit by 46%

Congo sees surge in mining of metals for green energy transition

Nickel royalty helps Burundi boost its spending plan by 40%

Russia stake in biggest Zimbabwe platinum project deters backers

Ghana’s 2021 gold output falls to 13-year low, loses spot as Africa’s top producer

Asante Gold starts Bibiani mine processing plant

Gem Diamonds unearths 125-carat diamond in Lesotho

The real costs of coltan mining in the DRC — report

Managem to supply Renault with cobalt for EV batteries