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B2Gold pours first gold at Fekola mine in Mali

Company is on track to begin commercial production before the end of the year, which would boost its annual production more than 70% to between 925,000 and 975,000 ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2017 | 5:12 am

France’s Areva to cut Niger uranium production on price drop

Decision is in response to falling uranium prices, a local union leader said.

Reuters | October 11, 2017 | 3:00 am

Petra Diamonds might breach debt covenants

The company says that labour disruptions in South Africa and the confiscation of a parcel of diamonds by the Tanzanian government are to blame.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 9, 2017 | 11:36 am

Can Mali maintain its gold mining status?

The fate of IAMGOLD's Sadiola mine hangs in the balance as Mali's gold exports fall and production winds down.

Oilprice.com | October 6, 2017 | 12:04 pm

Informal gold mining resumes in Mali after restructuring: minister

After a 3 month suspension, Mali allows informal gold mining to recommence. The country exported over 16 tonnes of gold in the first 4 months of this year.

Reuters | October 5, 2017 | 4:03 pm

Graphite seeing some upward movement

The graphite market has shown its first sign of life in a few years with some upward price pressure.

Streetwise Reports | October 5, 2017 | 2:55 pm

Massive diamond found by Sierra Leone pastor now for sale in Antwerp

The 709-carat rock is the second-largest ever found in the West African nation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2017 | 12:28 pm

Rainbow Rare Earths closer than ever to kick off production in Burundi

The Gakara mine holds some high-grade rare earth elements, some of which are expected to become essential for the manufacturing of batteries, magnets and electric vehicles.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2017 | 10:15 am

South Africa mining lobby rejects talks with ministry over charter

The country's chamber of mines and the ministry are locked in a number of legal disputes over the mining charter, which aims to increase black ownership and participation in the industry as part of a government drive to overcome apartheid's legacies.

Reuters | October 4, 2017 | 3:00 am

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