Burkina Faso plans to revoke mining permits from foreign investors amid political shift
Burkina Faso, a prominent gold producer in Africa, is reportedly weighing the option of revoking mining permits held by several foreign companies. In a move...
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Zijin Mining: Transforming from gold discovery to a global copper powerhouse
Chen Jinghe was a fresh geology graduate when a government official tasked him with a life-changing mission: to find gold at Zijin Mountain in 1982....
Strickland Metals targets near-surface gold at Gradina prospect to expand Rogozna project in Serbia
Strickland Metals is focusing on near-surface mineralization at its Gradina prospect in Serbia, aiming to enhance its existing 5.4 million-ounce gold equivalent Rogozna project and...
Xanadu Mines moves forward with prefeasibility study for Kharmagtai copper-gold project
Xanadu Mines is nearing the completion of a prefeasibility study (PFS) for its Kharmagtai copper-gold project located in Mongolia’s South Gobi region. The company has...
Illegal gold mining in Ghana: Health risks and environmental consequences demand immediate action
Millions in Ghana are grappling with the severe consequences of illegal gold mining, locally referred to as “galamsey.” This practice has resulted in significant environmental...
Overcoming challenges and capitalizing on opportunities in Namibia’s expanding mining sector
Namibia’s mining sector, a vital component of the country’s economy, is experiencing a significant resurgence, particularly in uranium and gold mining. However, while the potential...
Barrick Gold and Mali government seek resolution amid mining disputes following employee arrests
Barrick Gold Corp and the Malian government have agreed to seek a resolution to ongoing claims and disputes regarding the Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines,...
Woomera Mining begins drilling at Kincora Copper’s Bronze Fox Project after joint venture finalization in Mongolia
Woomera Mining has officially commenced initial drilling at Kincora Copper’s Bronze Fox Copper-Gold Project in Mongolia, following the finalization of their recent earn-in and joint...
Caledonia Mining’s Bilboes project in Zimbabwe poised for major gold production by 2028
A recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) reveals that Caledonia Mining’s Bilboes project in Zimbabwe is projected to produce 150,000 ounces of gold annually, a substantial...
Wärtsilä awarded contract for power plant supply at Senegal’s Boto gold mine
Wärtsilä, a global technology group, has secured a contract to supply engines and auxiliary equipment for a new power plant at the Boto gold mine...