January 15, 2025

Mali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say

Barrick on Tuesday confirmed it had suspended operations in the West African country.

January 15, 2025

Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mine

Hummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits.

January 14, 2025

Newcore Gold hits high-grades at Enchi, eyes resource upgrade, pre-feasibility in 2025

The 248-sq. km property hosts five deposits and over 25 untested exploration targets.

January 14, 2025

Asante Gold’s Bibiani underground feasibility confirms seven-year mine extension

The post-tax net present value (5% discount rate) is estimated at $516 million with a 71% internal rate of return.

January 14, 2025

Congo courts Saudi mining investors to help curb China dominance

Congo wants more partnerships with the new investors to limit the risk of relying solely on Chinese investors.

January 14, 2025

Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized

The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend.

January 13, 2025

Barrick Gold says it will be obliged to temporarily suspend operations at Mali mines

The seizure of the gold meant it was no longer covered by Barrick's insurance, the company said.

January 13, 2025

South Africa starts rescuing illegal gold miners trapped for months

Civil rights groups say at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off shafts at the Buffelsfontein gold mine.

January 13, 2025

Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo says

Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto site has around four tonnes of gold stocked.

January 11, 2025

Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks

Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international miners with an extensive overhaul of the sector in recent years.