AngloGold Ashanti halts Guinea mine over protests
The measure was taken over the weekend after local community members occupied Siguiri mine's facilities and built barricades.
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Lundin kicks off production at Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador
First export of gold concentrate and doré is expected by mid-December.
Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards
The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.
Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million
The 20-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said.
Lundin Gold granted key permits to begin production at massive Ecuador project
The Canadian miner inaugurated its Fruta del Norte gold mine in the Ecuadorean Amazon on Thursday.
BHP’s incoming CEO a much needed breeze of fresh air for the mining industry
“Ethical,” “thoughtful,” “gender-equality champion,” are just some of the adjectives describing Mike Henry, BHP's next leader.
Glencore to shut Canadian smelter by year-end, over 400 jobs lost
The facility was supposed to transition to a custom smelter after the mine closed in 2013.
China-backed JV to develop giant Simandou north iron ore deposit in Guinea
Guinea’s Societe Miniere de Boke (SMB) and Singapore’s Winning International Group offered $14 billion to build a mine and related infrastructure.
Condor Gold losses narrow as flagship La India project moves forward
The company raised about $5.2m in the three months to Sep. 30 by way of a private placement of new ordinary shares.
Botswana Diamonds digs up first stones at South African mine
The diamonds came from residual unprocessed stockpiles and bearing gravels surrounding Marsfontein mine in Limpopo.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
