October 12, 2017

Tanzanian troubles drag down Barrick’s production

World's number one producer still confident it will meet 2017 production guidance.

October 11, 2017

Landmark court decision shakes up mineral royalties

In a High Court decision handed down on 3 October 2017, Justice Meyer found in favour of the taxpayer, United Manganese of Kalahari Proprietary Limited.

October 11, 2017

B2Gold pours first gold at Fekola mine in Mali

Company is on track to begin commercial production before the end of the year, which would boost its annual production more than 70% to between 925,000 and 975,000 ounces of…

October 11, 2017

France’s Areva to cut Niger uranium production on price drop

Decision is in response to falling uranium prices, a local union leader said.

October 11, 2017

Altus Strategies explorer joins the Mali gold rush

Juniors have been increasingly active in Mali, regarded as a relatively stable jurisdiction, where Legend has a portfolio of gold projects and licences covering nearly 400 square kilometres.

October 10, 2017

Another world record blast for BME

Blasting and explosives leader BME has broken the world record for the most electronic detonators fired in a single blast

October 9, 2017

Petra Diamonds might breach debt covenants

The company says that labour disruptions in South Africa and the confiscation of a parcel of diamonds by the Tanzanian government are to blame.

October 6, 2017

Can Mali maintain its gold mining status?

The fate of IAMGOLD's Sadiola mine hangs in the balance as Mali's gold exports fall and production winds down.

October 6, 2017

Electric cars prompt consultants CRU to explore cobalt sulphate index

Any cobalt sulphate prices published by CRU would be based on traded prices in China, a cobalt industry source said.

October 5, 2017

Informal gold mining resumes in Mali after restructuring: minister

After a 3 month suspension, Mali allows informal gold mining to recommence. The country exported over 16 tonnes of gold in the first 4 months of this year.