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Barrick’s Congo mine rejects financial claim by state-owned shareholder

Company has been seeking to repatriate $500 million belonging to the venture out of the Congo for more than a year.

Reuters | April 19, 2021 | 7:47 am

Chifeng Jilong walks away from deal to buy Bibiani mine in Ghana

Company cancelled an agreement to buy the gold mine, saying…

Reuters | April 19, 2021 | 7:31 am

CO2 emissions from cobalt production expected to soar — report

Roskill says that cobalt production emissions are supported by increased…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 19, 2021 | 6:11 am

In depth interview: Friedland on the new world order

"We’re here to talk about the revenge of the miners…

MINING.com Editor | April 16, 2021 | 1:10 pm

Glencore faces shareholders revolt over CEO’s pay

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis is pushing investors to vote against…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2021 | 7:03 am

Petra Diamond’s mine guards face fresh human rights abuse claims

Guards at the Williamson mine in Tanzania are said to have deliberately swapped rubber projectiles with metal shot against trespassers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2021 | 7:27 am

Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal

The company said that it would buy back all preference shares from its Black economic empowerment vehicle, Zambezi Platinum, four years ahead of its 10-year maturation date.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 11:10 am

Resolute Mining shares drop 25% on Ghana lease termination

The miner has been ordered to cease all activities and operations at its Bibiani gold mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 24, 2021 | 9:43 am

Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion

The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 24, 2021 | 9:43 am

Exploration boom in West Africa challenged by lack of services — report

Higher metal prices and the need to meet a growing global demand for metals has triggered an exploration and expansion frenzy in the region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 11:34 am

Lucapa Diamond boosts Lulo mine resource by 35%

In-situ alluvial resource at the Angolan mine increased to 135,900 carats at an average diamond price of $1,440/ct.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 3:51 am

Roxgold extends mineralisation at Seguela in Cote d’Ivoire

Highlights from the latest drilling at the deposit intersected 16 metres grading 26.5 grams gold per tonne from 233 metres, including 2 metres of 115.3 grams per tonne.

Northern Miner Staff | March 22, 2021 | 9:11 am

Centamin 2020 profit soars on strong gold prices

The company, which operates Egypt’s sole gold-exporting mine, saw profits jump to $315m, almost doubling the $173m reported in 2019.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2021 | 7:01 am

Botswana finds 11 diamonds at Thorny River project

Drill samples also show “abundant” kimberlitic indicators of the potential commercial quality of the South African project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2021 | 3:47 am

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Barrick’s Congo mine rejects financial claim by state-owned shareholder

Chifeng Jilong walks away from deal to buy Bibiani mine in Ghana

CO2 emissions from cobalt production expected to soar — report

In depth interview: Friedland on the new world order

Glencore faces shareholders revolt over CEO’s pay

Petra Diamond’s mine guards face fresh human rights abuse claims

Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal

Resolute Mining shares drop 25% on Ghana lease termination

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