August 5, 2014 Why West Africa is primed for gold discoveries: Andy Jackson First, West Africa has the right geology for gold deposits – that’s the main reason. The second reason is that it’s a relatively politically stable part of Africa.
August 5, 2014 Zimbabwe’s planned Marange diamond mines merger hits legal hurdles The government wants to consolidate the diamond mining companies currently operating in Marange from six down to two or possibly one.
August 5, 2014 Another explorer handsomely rewarded in Burkina Faso Australia's Orbis Gold upgrades Natougou project's indicated resources 500% for total 2m ounces at 5.1g/t.
August 5, 2014 Major gold producers expected to put more mines up for grabs Smaller firms with lower overheads and more leeway to restructure operations have already picked up $912m of assets hacked off by top gold producers.
August 5, 2014 Strong earthquake hits South Africa, no miners trapped The quake is the largest in the southern Africa region since a 7.0 tremor hit Zimbabwe in 2006.
August 5, 2014 African Potash starts drilling at Lac Dinga project AIM-listed African Potash Ltd Tuesday said that it has begun drilling at its Lac Dinga Potash Project in the Republic of Congo.
August 4, 2014 Accusations of Glencore-Zambia tax probe cover-up The European Investment Bank will not make public the findings of a 2-year tax-avoidance investigation into the Swiss giant's Zambian copper operation.
August 4, 2014 West Africa’s iron ore tough to crack West Africa’s iron ore sector has been characterised by a flurry of investments from majors and minors alike.
August 1, 2014 AngloGold expects more assets on the block before year-end Forecast slump in gold prices to drive more mine sales, says the firm.
August 1, 2014 ArcelorMittal buys Mount Nimba from BHP The deposit in the south of Guinea boasts 935 million tonnes of 63.5% direct shipping ore.
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