African mining news
FID for Goulamina Lithium Project announced
Firefinch Ltd has announced that a final investment decision (FID) for the Goulamina Lithium Project has been approved.
Barrick’s North Mara achieves tailings storage target
Barrick’s North Mara mine has achieved its commitment to bring the operation’s tailings storage facility’s pond back within its permitted design capacity by the end of 2021.
Perenti finalises Motheo contract
Perenti Global Ltd has announced that African Mining Services has finalised the contract for the provision of opencast mining services with Tshukudu Metals Botswana Ltd at the Sandfire Resources Motheo Copper Project in Ghanzi, Botswana.
Fortuna provides exploration overview
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. has provided an overview of its exploration programmes in Latin America and West Africa.
Centamin completes life of asset review
Centamin have announced the completion of its life of asset review, from which the company has outlined an updated life of mine plan for the Sukari Gold Mine, including further identified opportunities, framing the long-term vision for the asset.
Firefinch announces update to Goulamina Lithium Project DFS
Firefinch Ltd has announced the results of an update to the definitive feasibility study published on 20 October 2020 for the Goulamina Lithium Project in Mali, West Africa.
Anglo American reports latest De Beers rough diamond sales value
Anglo American releases rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ tenth sales cycle of 2021.
Akobo Minerals acquires second hand drill rigs
Akobo Minerals has announced that it has acquired three second hand Diamec 262 drill rigs including many spare parts from Protek Norr AB.
Hummingbird Resources provides Yanfolila drilling update
Hummingbird Resources plc has provided an update on its extensive 2021 exploration drilling programme at the Sanioumale West and greenfield deposits at the Yanfolila gold mine in Mali.
MINEXX exports first kilo of blockchain tracked gold from West Africa
Minexx has exported the first kilo of gold tracked through its platform from Burkina Faso.