June 17, 2025

Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery

The 200-tonne capacity facility, in which Mali has a controlling stake, will be built with Russia's Yadran Group and a Swiss firm.

June 16, 2025

Barrick to appeal Loulo-Gounkoto administrator appointment

One of Africa’s largest gold complexes has been closed since January due to a standoff over Mali's 2023 mining code raising taxes.

June 16, 2025

Debswana to approach capital markets to fund Jwaneng underground project

Despite the downturn in the global diamond market, the company is pressing ahead with its plan to prolong the lifespan of its flagship mine to 2054.

June 16, 2025

Niger targets jihadist financing, kills 13 in illegal gold mine raids

Niger's army has raided jihadist-controlled informal mining sites in the country's west.

June 16, 2025

Mali hopes Russia partnership will help end raw gold exports

Mali's government will establish a state-controlled gold refinery with Russia's Yadran to boost bullion revenue.

June 16, 2025

Ghana lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE, report finds

Ghana earned $11.6 billion in revenue from gold exports last year.

June 16, 2025

Giyani Metals receives loan interest from US EXIM for Botswana manganese project

The funding is part of the US effort to reduce its reliance on critical minerals from China.

June 16, 2025

Gold mining companies in Ghana, Ivory Coast resist tax hikes

Miners are refusing to comply with tax increases imposed this year.

June 16, 2025

Algeria opens door to larger foreign role in mining projects

Algeria’s parliament approved legislation allowing foreign companies to own as much of 80% of mining projects.

June 13, 2025

Barrick removes Mali gold complex from 2025 output forecast

Jefferies forecasts that Barrick would lose 11% of its expected 2025 EBITDA from the idled mine.