African Mining Network

AMN was established to develop and build relationships across Africa’s mining community, and give the world a preview of what is happening in mining in Africa.

AMN - News

Patience and perseverance key to South Africa recovery - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

A report by Chamber of Mines’ chief Economist Henk Langenhoven on South Africa’s position in global mineral production and its immediate future challenges. Read more about 'Patience and perseverance key to South Africa recovery - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

MALI: Mining contractor appointed for Yanfolila

Hummingbird Resources has appointed African Mining Services (AMS) as mining contractor at the company’s Yanfolila Gold Project in Mali, where mine construction is under way ahead of its first gold... Read more about 'MALI: Mining contractor appointed for Yanfolila'...

DRC: Burey Gold name change to Amani Gold

Further to shareholder approval received in November 2016, Burey Gold has completed its change of name to Amani Gold. Read more about 'DRC: Burey Gold name change to Amani Gold'...

MALI: IAMGOLD acquires Merrex

IAMGOLD Corp has signed a definitive agreement with Merrex Goldto acquire, in an all-share transaction, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Merrex not already owned by IAMGOLD. Read more about 'MALI: IAMGOLD acquires Merrex'...

GHANA: Commercial production at Wassa

Golden Star Resources has achieved commercial production at its Wassa Underground Gold Mine in Ghana. The project construction of Wassa Underground, including the installation of all ancillary infrastructure, is essentially... Read more about 'GHANA: Commercial production at Wassa'...

South Africa seeks brighter future despite challenges - comment by Yolanda Torrisi

2016 was one of the most difficult economic and political years in South Africa and as the world’s mining executives begin the yearly trek to the Mining Indaba in Cape... Read more about 'South Africa seeks brighter future despite challenges - comment by Yolanda Torrisi'...

TANZANIA: Mineralisation intersected at Bauhinia Creek

Shanta Gold’s underground development has intersected first mineralisation at the Bauhinia Creek deposit of the New Luika Gold Project. Read more about 'TANZANIA: Mineralisation intersected at Bauhinia Creek'...

GHANA: Goldplat dealing licence renewed for 3 years

Goldplat has received confirmation from the Government of the Republic of Ghana that its Ghanaian licence to purchase and deal in gold has been renewed for a period of three years. Read more about 'GHANA: Goldplat dealing licence renewed for 3 years'...

NAMIBIA: Bushveld acquires interest in Uis tin project

Bushveld Minerals, a diversified mineral development company with projects in South Africa and Madagascar, has agreed terms to acquire a significant interest in the Uis tin project in Namibia through... Read more about 'NAMIBIA: Bushveld acquires interest in Uis tin project'...

BURKINA FASO: Natougou Gold Project permit approved

The Council of Ministers of the Government of Burkina Faso has approved SEMAFO’s mining permit application for the Natougou Gold Project. Read more about 'BURKINA FASO: Natougou Gold Project permit approved'...