September 27, 2017 Petra jumps on Tanzania letting it resume diamond exports Stock closed 12.2% higher at 64.80p, after it had fallen on Tuesday to its lowest since late 2015.
September 27, 2017 Two die in attack to Avocet Mining’s convoy in Burkina Faso Vehicles were carrying fuel to the company's Inata gold mine.
September 26, 2017 SLIDESHOW: Paulson hedge fund in blistering attack on top gold miners “If we don’t do anything we will continually be disappointed and the industry will slowly dig itself into a hole of irrelevance and oblivion.”
September 26, 2017 Lucara sells world’s second-largest diamond for $53 million London-based Graff Diamonds paid nearly $47,777 per carat
September 26, 2017 Sula strikes ‘bonanza grade’ gold in Sierra Leone The Sierra Leone-focused miner has found gold of almost "bonanza grade" at the Ferensola gold project in the Sula Mountains of Sierra Leone.
September 25, 2017 Kal Tire Invests in Customised Price Models In a bid to help a long-standing customer remain competitive amidst severe market pressures, Kal Tire Ghana went to the drawing board to customise a completely new price model that…
September 25, 2017 Banro halts gold mine in Congo as access road blocked The Canadian miner said measure was taken after violent groups blocked main road to the mine, which has prevented essentials from reaching the operation.
September 25, 2017 Investors wary as Tanzania moves to assert more control over mines New laws and a crackdown on mining firms in Tanzania has slowed fresh investment in what has long been seen as one of Africa's brightest mining prospects
September 25, 2017 Stellar Diamonds pays for the Tongo environmental licence Stellar Diamonds plc, the London listed diamond development company focused on West Africa, announces that it has paid US$150,240 to the Sierra Leone Environmental Agency for the Tongo Environmental Licence.
September 22, 2017 Anglo’s plan to further expand vast iron ore mine in Brazil hits roadblock Public prosecutor for the state of Minas Gerais, where the iron ore mine is located, ordered the company to reschedule two public meetings as it had failed to inform of…
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
