Friend to foe: Mali wants to arrest CEO who made it billionsIn Mali and beyond, Bristow has established a reputation for thriving in African jurisdictions considered overly risky by many rivals.Bloomberg News | December 6, 2024 | 3:26 am
Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P GlobalS&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse…Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 2:51 pm
Mali issues arrest warrant for Barrick CEO amid tax dispute – reportBristow is accused of money laundering and violating financial regulations,…Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 8:02 am
Botswana’s new president aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soon The pact will see the government's share of diamonds from the Debswana joint venture gradually increase to 50% over the next decade. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 10:37 am
Gold price surge adds glitter to tarnished miners Gold miners are generating cash, boosting dividends and announcing plans to buy back shares. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 9:47 am
Syrah secures $150m US loan for Mozambique graphite operation Execution of the loan agreement with United States International Development Finance Corporation follows a three-year process. Staff Writer | November 1, 2024 | 8:36 am
Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades The country is facing economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade. Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:39 am
NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and chief executive to lead the company during the current growth phase. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2024 | 3:57 am
Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:59 pm
Ivanhoe cuts copper forecast on DRC power woes, while Friedland touts new discoveries The Toronto-based company lowered the copper guidance to 425,000–450,000 tonnes, from 440,000–490,000 tonnes. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 30, 2024 | 12:32 pm
Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am
Asante Gold announces $525 million financing to support Ghana growth plans The company's plan is to organically grow its gold production through improvements at Bibiani and Chirano. Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 9:59 am