African mining news
GlobalData: West Africa gold output to grow 2.7% in 2021
Gold production in West Africa’s leading markets is expected to increase by 2.7% in 2021 to 8 million ounces and grow to 8.4 million oz by 2024, according to GlobalData.
Altus Strategies extends drilling at Tabakorole gold project
Altus Strategies Plc has announced that reverse circulation drilling has extended the strike length of the FT Prospect to beyond 3 km at the Tabakorole gold project located in southern Mali.
Glencore announces preliminary 2020 results
Glencore has announced its preliminary results for 2020.
Altus Strategies announces new discovery at Diba Gold Project
Altus Strategies Plc has announced the discovery of a significant and coherent potential gold deposit, located approximately 1.5 km north-west of the primary deposit at its 100% owned Diba gold project in western Mali.
Altus Strategies granted exploration licences in Egypt
Altus Strategies Plc has announced the granting of four gold exploration licences in the Eastern Desert of Egypt to the company's 100% owned subsidiary Akh Gold Ltd.
Barrick Gold provides Loulo-Gounkoto update
Barrick Gold Corp. has announced that its Loulo-Gounkoto mine complex in Mali exceeded its full year guidance, despite COVID-19 and other challenges.
Barrick Gold provides Tongon update
Barrick Gold Corp.’s Tongon mine, Côte d’Ivoire, produced a total of 284 863 oz of gold in 2020, at the top end of its guidance for the year.
IronRidge Resources completes acquisition of Joy Transporters Ltd
IronRidge Resources Ltd has announced that it has now completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Joy Transporters Ltd.
IronRidge Resources appoints company secretary
IronRidge Resources Ltd, an African focused minerals exploration company, has announced the appointment of Amanda Harsas as full-time company Secretary, to take effect from 1 February 2021.
Altus Strategies completes stage 1 drilling programme
Altus Strategies Plc has announced the completion of the stage-1 reverse circulation drilling programme and associated passive seismic surveys at its Lakanfla gold project located in western Mali.