Mali
Energy
POWER DESIGN & DELIVERY: B2Gold – Fekola in Mali
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Its solar project is costing approximately US$38 million and will result in one of the largest off-grid hybrid solar/HFO plants in the world.
Energy
POWER DESIGN & DELIVERY: Resolute Mining – Syama in Mali
The new plant will be highly efficient, reducing Syama’s power costs by approximately 40%, while reducing carbon emissions by about 20%.
Battery metals
West Africa poised for minerals diversification beyond gold
“With Europe’s plans and policies in place, electric vehicle sales are expected to increase from 2.5 million in 2019 to 10 million by 2025."
Gold
Firefinch’s Morila: Soaring swiftly to greater heights
The mine is forecast to produce approximately 26 350 oz of gold from November 2020 to the second quarter of 2021.
Gold
Endeavour’s pipeline has the Midas touch
The TSX-listed West African gold miner recently posted positive (PFS results for two West African projects.
Gold
DIGITALISATION & AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES: Resolute Mining
Syama is regarded as the most advanced automated mine in the world and its progress is being keenly watched by the global mining community.
Gold
What is the prediction for West Africa’s gold production?
Gold production in West Africa’s leading markets – Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali – is expected to increase by 2.7% in 2021 to 8 Moz
Gold
Are we looking at Africa’s next major gold mine?
Last week, Cora Gold announced new gold discoveries at its Sanankoro gold project in Mali.
Gold
Firefinch looks to demerge Goulamina lithium project
“Firefinch will become solely focussed on gold on the completion of the demerger." - Executive Chairman, Dr Alistair Cowden.
Gold
Loulo-Gounkoto exceeds full-year guidance
Barrick Gold Corporation’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine complex delivered production of 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020.