Mali
Gold
Koboda construction accelerated
TSX-listed African Gold Group has announced an accelerated construction development timeline for its fully licensed Kobada gold project in Southern Mali.
Gold
Can West Africa survive COVID-19?
COVID-19, together with the regional security concerns, is likely to impact on West Africa’s mining and natural resources sector, for some time to come.
Energy
A genius move: Solar hybrid power plant for Syama gold mine
Investing in the establishment of one of the world’s most advanced automated underground gold mines is a major undertaking for any mining company.
Energy
Mining decarbonises through hybrid energy solutions
The mining industry is an energy-intensive industry - a situation that is compounded by its intensive use of fossil fuels to power its operations.
Gold
AngloGold Ashanti trebles Q1,2020 cash flow
AngloGold Ashanti bolstered its available liquidity to more than $2 billion, improved leverage and more than trebled first quarter cash flow.
Health and safety
B2Gold announces 10 positive COVID-19 cases at Fekola
B2Gold Corp. has identified 10 positive COVID-19 cases at the Fekola gold mine site in Mali, 9 of which are currently asymptomatic.
West Africa
Cora Gold appoints ESIA consultant for Sanankoro gold project
Cora Gold has appointed Digby Wells Environmental to undertake the environmental and social impact assessment for its Sanankoro gold project in Mali.
Investment
Global Mining Report Card: Africa needs to improve
The median score for Africa on the investment attractiveness index showed a decrease of five points this year making it the worst performing region.
Gold
Endeavour Mining, SEMAFO set date for shareholder vote on merger
TSX-listed miners Endeavour Mining and SEMAFO shareholders are scheduled to vote on the proposed merger of the two companies on 28 May 2020, following the filing of a joint management information circular.
Gold
Barrick sustainability report highlights commitment to ESG
Safety is a top priority for Barrick Gold as the company strives for a zero-harm workplace, as is environmental management.
