July 15, 2019

Avesoro leaves mining at its Burkina Faso gold mine in someone else’s hands

Contract awarded to Orkun Group Sarl, could ease project funding pressure on the junior.

July 15, 2019

Gold industry review: Falling production at world’s biggest gold mines, costs kept under control – Q1 2019

MINING.COM first quarter 2019 gold industry review reveals global all-in costs remain under control – one Australian producer now mines for just $315/oz.

July 12, 2019

Why the cobalt market needs Congo’s “illegal” miners

Says columnist Andy Home.

July 12, 2019

Tanzania goes after Acacia’s flagship mine

North Mara, the company's largest mine, has not been affected by an export ban because it produces gold doré bars rather than ore concentrate.

July 11, 2019

IMF approves Congo Republic bailout after China debt deal

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a bailout worth nearly $449 million for OPEC member Congo Republic on Thursday.

July 11, 2019

Shrinking demand to eclipse supply issues in tin market

Tin prices on the London Metal Exchange at around $18,000 a tonne are down 15% since hitting one-year highs at $21,800 a tonne in February.

July 11, 2019

World Gold Council expects metal demand, prices to stay strong

Price momentum and structural economic reforms in India and China will also be key demand drivers.

July 10, 2019

Avesoro sticks to 2019 guidance, despite gold output drop

The company's gold production fell to 34,338 ounces in the three months to June 30 from 45,098 ounces in the previous quarter, equivalent to a 43% drop from Q2 2018.

July 9, 2019

CHART: Make money in resources? Invest privately

Private capital invested in natural resources a decade ago returned 41% – S&P Natural Resources Index hardly broke even.

July 9, 2019

Barrick gets ten more days to make formal offer for Acacia

The gold giant, which already owns 63.9% of the African company, now has until July 19 to come up with a firm offer for the remaining shares.