September 22, 2016 Police killed 65, injured 270 at Barrick mine in Tanzania, inquiry hears Tanzanian police have killed 65 people and injured 270 during years of sporadic clashes with villagers at a controversial Canadian-owned gold mine, according to evidence heard by a Tanzanian government…
September 22, 2016 Gold: Top explored commodity The Canada-U.S. region accounted for 39% of all significant gold results announced between July 1 and Sept. 8, 2015.
September 22, 2016 Canada-US gold mining revenues fall behind Asia-Pacific, Africa top tables with revenues of $20 billion and $16 billon annually.
September 22, 2016 Africa gold reserves now worth $1.5 TRILLION In situ gold reported by explorers and mining companies active on the continent.
September 21, 2016 South African gold miners can appeal silicosis ruling They will appeal verdict that paved the way for about half a million current and former miners to proceed with a multi-million-dollar suit, which seeks compensation for those who contracted…
September 21, 2016 One of world’s largest, newest diamond mines is now open Gahcho Kué, a joint venture between De Beers Canada (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), is expected to inject $5.2bn into Canada’s economy.
September 21, 2016 Kimberley Process chair discusses future with DRC government As part of his Africa Initiative, ahead of D.R. Congo general elections, the UAE KP Chair, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, meets Government Ministers to discuss Kimberley Process.
September 21, 2016 South Africa reels under illegal mining Illegal mining in South Africa is on the increase in the face of deteriorating economic situation in that mineral-rich country, according to reliable sources..
September 20, 2016 Lundin’s agonizing Congo decision Toronto miner has first dibs on controlling share of Tenke Fungurume which if contemplated expansion goes ahead would catapult mine into global top 5.
September 19, 2016 Nordgold launches Bouly gold heap leach operation in Burkina Faso According to the Feasibility Study, Bouly’s average annual production will be approximately 120 koz over a life of mine (“LOM”) of 10 years at AISC of US$730 per oz.
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
