March 25, 2021

Sundance refers iron ore dispute with Congo Republic to arbitration

Congo's government revoked Sundance affiliate Congo Iron's permit in December and awarded it to a little known company backed by Chinese investment.

March 25, 2021

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.

March 24, 2021

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.

March 24, 2021

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.

March 24, 2021

Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion

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

March 23, 2021

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.

March 23, 2021

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.

March 22, 2021

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.

March 22, 2021

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.

March 22, 2021

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.