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Kibali Gold Mine Set for Long-Term Expansion as Barrick Confirms Major New Orebodies 1 Mining in DRC Gold 

Kibali Gold Mine Set for Long-Term Expansion as Barrick Confirms Major New Orebodies

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Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) announced that recent drilling along the ARK-KCD corridor at its flagship Kibali mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has revealed significant new orebodies. These discoveries could extend the life of the Tier 1 asset well beyond its current 10-year production plan. Since commencing production in 2013, Kibali has successfully replaced every ounce of gold it has mined. Barrick noted that its total in-country investment has now exceeded $6.3 billion. Speaking to reporters, CEO Mark Bristow highlighted that a newly installed 16-megawatt solar-plus-battery plant has… Read More Here
Mali Appoints Temporary Administrator to Restart Operations at Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Mine Amid Dispute 2 International Corporate News Gold 

Mali Appoints Temporary Administrator to Restart Operations at Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Mine Amid Dispute

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The Malian government has announced that a temporary administrator will resume production at Barrick Gold Corporation’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, following a sharp escalation in tensions between the Canadian mining giant and the West African nation’s military-led government. The mine, one of Barrick’s most valuable assets, was placed under provisional administration earlier this month. On June 16, a court in Bamako ruled that the state could assume control of the mine’s management for six months. Barrick subsequently suspended operations after Malian authorities blocked gold exports and detained senior company staff. “The… Read More Here
Perseus Mining Sets Five-Year Annual Gold Production Target 3 International Gold 

Perseus Mining Sets Five-Year Annual Gold Production Target

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Australian mining company Perseus Mining has announced an ambitious target to produce between 515,000 and 535,000 ounces of gold annually over the next five years from its operations in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Tanzania. The Yaouré Mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected to be the leading contributor, accounting for 34% of total production. Ghana’s Edikan and Sissingué mines are projected to contribute 28% and 10%, respectively. Meanwhile, Tanzania’s Nyanzaga Gold Project, currently under construction since April 2025, is anticipated to supply 28% of the company’s planned output. “In… Read More Here
Mali Begins Construction of Russia-Backed Gold Refinery to Assert Resource Sovereignty 4 International Gold 

Mali Begins Construction of Russia-Backed Gold Refinery to Assert Resource Sovereignty

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Mali has officially begun construction of a new gold refinery backed by Russia, a move the country’s military leadership says will strengthen national control over its vast natural resources. The facility, which will have a refining capacity of 200 tons per year, is being built in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm. The Malian government will maintain a controlling stake in the project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Senou, near the capital Bamako, interim President Colonel Assimi Goita emphasized that the refinery is a key… Read More Here
Mali Takes Control of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mine Amid Tax Dispute 5 International Corporate News Gold 

Mali Takes Control of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mine Amid Tax Dispute

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Canada’s Barrick Mining has lost control of its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali after a local court appointed a provisional administrator to manage the site for six months. The decision, announced on Monday, escalates a long-standing conflict between Barrick and the Malian government over taxes and ownership. Former Malian health minister Soumana Makadji was named provisional administrator by the presiding judge. Barrick said it would appeal the decision and described the ruling as unjust. “Justice was neither heard, nor served,” said Issaka Keita, one of Barrick’s lawyers, speaking to Reuters.… Read More Here
Barrick Urges DRC to Strengthen Gold Mining Policies Amid Market Surge 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos Gold 

Barrick Urges DRC to Strengthen Gold Mining Policies Amid Market Surge

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Gold prices recently hit their highest level in a week, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States. Against this backdrop, Cyril Mutombo, Country Director for Barrick Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called on the Congolese government to enhance its mining policies to attract more gold-focused investment. Speaking during a panel on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at DRC Mining Week, Mutombo emphasized the need for a more investor-friendly environment to fully capitalize on the country’s gold potential. As… Read More Here
Burkina Faso Boosts Govt Stake in Gold Mining to Reclaim Resource Control 7 International Gold 

Burkina Faso Boosts Govt Stake in Gold Mining to Reclaim Resource Control

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Burkina Faso has officially increased the government’s free-carried equity stake in major gold mining projects from 10% to 15%, a move aimed at capturing greater value from the country’s most important natural resource. The change is part of the revised Mining Code adopted in August 2024, signaling a significant shift toward resource sovereignty. This reform impacts several high-profile mining projects, including Sanbrado, Kiaka, and Toega, all operated by Australia-listed West African Resources. The company confirmed its agreement to the new terms following negotiations with the Burkinabè government and other industry… Read More Here
Tanzania and Burkina Faso Lead Africa’s Push for Gold Sovereignty 8 International Gold 

Tanzania and Burkina Faso Lead Africa’s Push for Gold Sovereignty

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Tanzania is intensifying efforts to reclaim control over its gold reserves by mandating that large-scale mining companies process and trade at least 20% of their production domestically. This bold move positions the East African nation among a growing number of African countries seeking to extract more value from natural resources and assert greater sovereignty over their mining sectors. The policy, which aligns with a similar gold legislation enacted in September 2024, is part of a broader shift toward resource nationalism. With global gold prices surging, governments are increasingly focused on… Read More Here
Gold Rush Transforms Zimbabwe’s Filabusi Amid Record Prices 9 International Gold 

Gold Rush Transforms Zimbabwe’s Filabusi Amid Record Prices

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In Filabusi, a small town in southeastern Zimbabwe, the streets are lined with gleaming BMW X5s and Land Rover Defenders. Modern houses—paid for in cash—are springing up across the landscape, and whisky in local bars is sold exclusively by the bottle. This transformation has been fueled by a surge in gold prices over the past three years, culminating in a historic high in 2025. The rally, spurred in part by global economic uncertainty and intensified during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, has turned gold into a safe-haven asset—and… Read More Here
Mali Partners with Russia to Launch State-Controlled Gold Refinery 10 Gold International 

Mali Partners with Russia to Launch State-Controlled Gold Refinery

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Mali’s government announced plans to establish a state-controlled gold refinery in partnership with Russian firm Yadran, aiming to boost revenue from its bullion exports. The move comes as West African nations push for greater returns from their natural resources amid rising global commodity prices. The new company, SOROMA-SA, will be majority-owned by the Malian state with a 62% stake, while Yadran will hold the remaining 38%, according to Economy and Finance Minister Alousseni Sanou. The refinery will be constructed on a five-hectare site near Bamako’s airport and is designed to… Read More Here

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