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Industry welcomes Egypt mining reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

The Cabinet of Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has approved long-awaited amendments to the Mineral Resources Act which aim to attract significant foreign interest in the nation’s mining sector. Read more about 'Industry welcomes Egypt mining reforms – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

SOUTH AFRICA: Vanadium prices benefit Bushveld

Bushveld Minerals will proceed with the expansion of its Vametco vanadium plant in South Africa to take advantage of soaring demand, and improved prices, for vanadium. Read more about 'SOUTH AFRICA: Vanadium prices benefit Bushveld '...

EGYPT: Strong gold results from Rodruin

Aton Resources has received further strong gold results from a phase 1 reverse circulation percussion (RC) drilling program at its advanced Rodruin prospect. Read more about 'EGYPT: Strong gold results from Rodruin'...

MALAWI: New zones identified at Songwe Hill

Mkango Resources continues to identify new zones of mineralisation at the Songwe Hill Rare Earths Project in Malawi through drilling. Read more about 'MALAWI: New zones identified at Songwe Hill '...

SENEGAL: Record gold production at Sabodala

Teranga Gold Corporation achieved record gold production of 56,376 ounces during the September quarter from its Sabodala project in Senegal. This also contributed to record year-to-date production of 185,788 ounces. Read more about 'SENEGAL: Record gold production at Sabodala'...

Kenya looks to mining for growth – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Mining is set to play a bigger role in Kenya’s economy and the government is determined to do its best to encourage growth in the sector. Read more about 'Kenya looks to mining for growth – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

MALI: Randgold steps up gold production

Randgold Resources is stepping up production at the Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Project in Mali with increased grades expected in this half. Read more about 'MALI: Randgold steps up gold production'...

GHANA: Ashanti Gold to exercise Anumso option

Ashanti Gold Corp will exercise an earn-in option for 51% of the Anumso Gold Project in Ghana, as part of an earn-in agreement with the vendor, Goldplat PLC. Read more about 'GHANA: Ashanti Gold to exercise Anumso option '...

BOTSWANA: Giyani tailings clean-up approved

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in Botswana has approved Giyani Metals Corporation’s proposal to clean up the old mine tailings at its three prospects - K.Hill, Otse, and Lobatse. Read more about 'BOTSWANA: Giyani tailings clean-up approved'...

M&A: Barrick shareholders approve merger

Barrick Gold Corporation’s shareholders have voted to approve the issuance of Barrick common shares in connection with the merger of Barrick and Randgold Resources Limited. Read more about 'M&A: Barrick shareholders approve merger'...