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GHANA: Goldplat completes elution plant

Goldplat subsidiary Gold Recovery Ghana (GRG) has completed installation and commissioning of an elution plant and all associated ancillary equipment at its site in Tema, Ghana. Read more about 'GHANA: Goldplat completes elution plant'...

Sudan making progress with mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

It is encouraging to see a number of African nations taking steps to develop their mining sectors in recognition that the industry is a major contributor to GDP. Read more about 'Sudan making progress with mining – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

BURKINA FASO: Boungou gold mine 87% complete

Construction of SEMAFO Inc's Boungou Gold Project in Burkina Faso is 87% complete, with first gold scheduled to be poured early in the third quarter of 2018. Read more about 'BURKINA FASO: Boungou gold mine 87% complete'...

ZIMBABWE: Record annual gold production at Blanket

Caledonia Mining Corporation achieved a new gold production record at the Blanket mine in Zimbabwe during 2017, producing 56,133 ounces during the 12 months, 11.5% more than in 2016. Read more about 'ZIMBABWE: Record annual gold production at Blanket '...

GHANA: Soil sampling expands Anumso target area

Ashanti Gold Corp has received positive results from ongoing surface exploration at the Anumso Gold Project in Ghana. Read more about 'GHANA: Soil sampling expands Anumso target area '...

SENEGAL: Ministry approves gold project agreement

Stratex has received governmental approval for its option agreement with AGEM Senegal Exploration Suarl in respect of the Dalafin Gold Project in Senegal. Read more about 'SENEGAL: Ministry approves gold project agreement'...

CONFERENCE: China Gold Congress and Expo in July

More than 2000 delegates and industrial leaders, together with 100 exhibitors will participate in the third China Gold Congress and Expo in Beijing in July. Read more about 'CONFERENCE: China Gold Congress and Expo in July'...

Zambia must consult on mining changes – comment by Yolanda Torrisi

Zambia is mulling changes to mining regulations and taxes which it says will ensure a better deal for the country and its residents but during this process consultation with the... Read more about 'Zambia must consult on mining changes – comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

SOUTH AFRICA: Trial emerald mining at Gravelotte

Magnum Mining & Exploration has begun trial mining at its 74%-owned Gravelotte Emerald Project in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Read more about 'SOUTH AFRICA: Trial emerald mining at Gravelotte'...

BURKINA FASO: Golden results from Bira drilling

Predictive Discovery has received encouraging results from an ongoing reverse circulation drill campaign on the Bira gold prospect, which is part of the Burkina Faso Joint Venture with Progress Minerals International. Read more about 'BURKINA FASO: Golden results from Bira drilling'...