November 12, 2020

Glencore boss says pandemic could delay his departure

Ivan Glasenberg had said he would step down once a new management team is in place, expected to happen this year.

November 12, 2020

Guinea approves railroad and port plan for Simandou

The move is key to Guinea’s economy and Simandou's development, which has been complicated by its location far from the coast and the cost of infrastructure.

November 11, 2020

Barrick, Loncor expand JV partnership in DRC

Ground covered by the new agreements includes a number of priority, exploration targets already outlined by Barrick.

November 11, 2020

Nigerian billionaire plans to dig platinum mine in Zimbabwe

Bravura Holdings, owned by Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters, has $1 billion available for the development of a platinum mine in Zimbabwe.

November 11, 2020

Skycatch survey system sums up aerial intelligence

Drones fly beyond traditional methods of 3D image capture.

November 10, 2020

Roxgold grows Yaramoko inventory, defines open pit reserves

West Africa-focused gold miner Roxgold has added near-surface, open-pittable reserves and resources to its mineral inventory at the underground Yaramoko mine complex […]

November 10, 2020

Endeavour in merger talks with Teranga

The miner is considering an all-stock purchase and may offer a low premium for the Toronto-listed company.

November 10, 2020

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

November 10, 2020

West Africa judge finds Guinea guilty of 2012 mine site killings

The Economic Community of West African States Court found Guinea responsible for the killing of six villagers and the wrongful arrest, injury or torture of 15 others at a 2012…

November 10, 2020

Gemfields attempts to mitigate virus effect with mini-auctions

The emeralds and rubies miner doesn't know when it might be able to host its next auction, or generate meaningful revenue from sales, due to the “severe” impact of covid-19…