South African mining company goes against the grain with major US acquisition Published by Julian Grieve on 3 August 2017 The deal has been called a transformative transaction creating a cash-generative, globally competitive South African mining champion.
Developing new sources of growth in Liberia Published by Patrick Hettinger on 15 November 2016 Infrastructure improvements and commercial gold exports will help diversify the economy.
Record gold prices, but are Africans losing out? Published by Femi Adewunmi on 20 April 2012 The African Development Bank says that ordinary Africans are not benefiting enough from the gold boom.
Interview: Why Germany’s Pearl Gold decided to invest in Mali Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 September 2011 “The Malian business environment is characterised by increasing market liberalisation, openness to foreign trade and investments, and high GDP growth rates.”
Tanzania: Mining company infiltrated by crime syndicate Published by Claude Harding on 14 October 2010 African Barrick Gold today said that it has uncovered organised and systematic onsite fuel theft at its Buzwagi mine in Tanzania.
Mali to introduce new mining code Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 Mali’s mines minister, Abou Bakar Traore, has revealed that the country will introduce a new mining code in October to encourage more investment in the minerals industry.
Senegal gold project proves economically viable Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2010 Canada-based Oromin Explorations has announced that a feasibility study for a proposed open pit and underground mine in Senegal has shown that the project is economically viable.
South African miner looking to hit gold in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 27 April 2010 South Africa-based gold mining company, DRDGold, has announced it will start with exploration activities in Zimbabwe.
