November 9, 2021 Congo Republic seeks Glencore loan deal within a year, says oil minister The country has 12 offshore blocks open for bidding at the moment and is seeking new investors to develop its gas resources.
November 9, 2021 UAE to audit all gold refineries in crackdown on illicit trade A Reuters investigation in 2019 found that UAE took in gold worth billions of dollars smuggled from Africa.
November 9, 2021 Investors pushed mining giants to quit coal. Now it’s backfiring Anglo American's strategy reversal has become a case study for unintended consequences.
November 9, 2021 Asante Gold to start producing at Bibiani in 2022 The Canadian miner aims to produce about 190,000 ounces in the first 12 months, ramping up to 240,000oz annually for at least six years.
November 8, 2021 At least 18 killed in artisanal gold mine collapse in Niger Artisanal miners often use old-fashioned and unregulated methods of digging, leading to frequent deadly accidents.
November 8, 2021 AngloGold CEO cuts red tape to boost output and lower costs AngloGold’s new “simplified structure” will mean local managers report only to the chief operations officer and chief executive officer.
November 8, 2021 AngloGold posts 8% rise in cash flows for third quarter The miner recorded a cash flow of $342 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to $318 million in the second quarter.
November 8, 2021 Gemfields finds largest emerald ever at Zambia mine The 7,525-carat gemstone was named Chipembele, which means “rhino” in the local dialect of Bemba.
November 5, 2021 Implats said to mull bid for Royal Bafokeng as soon as next week One of the main discussion points is the split between cash and equity that Implats may pay.
November 5, 2021 Smuggling prompts Africa’s biggest gold producer to rethink export tax Ghana saw its output slump 14% in 2020 after coronavirus-related restrictions slowed operations and a tax on the exports of small-scale producers was introduced.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
