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Burkina Faso Set to Boost Gold Output as New Mines Come Online

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 Constance

Burkina Faso is on track to increase industrial gold production in 2025, driven by the ramp-up of operations at Soleil Resources International’s Youga mine and the anticipated launch of West African Resources’ Kiaka project. According to Aristide Belemsobgo, Director General of Mines and Geology at the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries, output from large-scale mining operations is projected to rise by 4% to 55.7 tonnes this year. Gold remains Burkina Faso’s top export earner, a status reaffirmed by junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in a 2022… Read More Here

Barrick Awaits Court Ruling in Mali Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Mine Control

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold Corporation, listed on the NYSE and TSX, is awaiting a court ruling scheduled for June 2 by the Bamako Commercial Tribunal regarding the Mali government’s attempt to place the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex under provisional administration. The move follows the government’s formal request submitted to the court on May 8. In response, Barrick’s Loulo and Gounkoto operations filed legal objections on May 22, contesting the government’s demand. A preliminary hearing on May 15 granted the company an opportunity to present its case. In an official statement, Barrick firmly rejected… Read More Here

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Kuvimba Mining Seeks $950 Million to Boost Gold and Lithium Production in Zimbabwe

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Constance

Kuvimba Mining House, one of Zimbabwe’s leading mining companies, is looking to raise $950 million to expand its gold and lithium production, CEO Trevor Barnard announced at a mining conference in Victoria Falls. “First and foremost, we need funding,” Barnard said. “We require a significant amount of capital to make our businesses work.” He did not reveal the potential investors involved in the fundraising effort or the timeline for securing the financing. Kuvimba owns some of Zimbabwe’s oldest and most prominent gold mines, including Freda Rebecca and Shamva. The company… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mine Expansion Nears Completion with Copper Output Set to Rise

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Constance

The expansion of the Kansanshi copper and gold mine near Solwezi in Zambia’s North-Western Province is now 80% complete, according to the mine’s Assistant General Manager, Axel Kotten. The upgrade, known as the S3 Expansion Project, aims to significantly increase the mine’s output, reinforcing Zambia’s role as a global copper powerhouse. Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, recently visited the site to assess progress and reaffirm the government’s commitment to supporting the mining sector’s growth. Once complete, the expansion is expected to greatly enhance copper production and… Read More Here

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Namibia Embraces Ghana’s Gold Reserve Strategy to Boost Economic Resilience

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Constance

Namibia has unveiled plans to adopt Ghana’s widely praised Gold Purchase Programme in a strategic bid to strengthen its monetary policy and revive its struggling economy. The initiative seeks to boost the country’s foreign reserves, curb inflation, and reinforce the value of the Namibian dollar by stockpiling gold as a key financial asset. With a robust mining sector and stable political environment, Namibia is one of Africa’s notable gold producers, and the industry remains a vital contributor to national GDP. According to The Namibia Economist, Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor… Read More Here

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Mali Seeks Court-Ordered Takeover of Barrick’s Gold Mines Amid Ongoing Dispute

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Constance

DAKAR/TORONTO – A court in Mali is set to hear a request from the country’s military government on Thursday to place Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine under provisional administration, a move that could significantly escalate the ongoing dispute between the Canadian miner and the West African state. The conflict, which began in 2023, centers on tax claims and disagreements over a new mining code that increases government royalties and ownership stakes. Operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex were suspended in January after the government seized around 3 metric tons of gold—valued at… Read More Here

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Barrick Begins Trading Under Symbol ‘B’ on NYSE to Reflect Gold-Copper Growth Strategy

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold Corporation, dual-listed in the U.S. and Canada, has officially begun trading under the single-letter ticker symbol ‘B’ on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution. To commemorate the occasion, Barrick President and CEO Mark Bristow rang the NYSE opening bell on Friday. “Barrick’s vision is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper exploration, development, and mining company,” said Bristow. “Alongside our world-class portfolio of six Tier 1 gold mines, we are building a significant copper business that will drive… Read More Here

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Barrick Gold Changes Name to Barrick Mining Corporation and Updates NYSE Ticker to B

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Constance

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Gold Corporation has officially changed its name to Barrick Mining Corporation (or Société minière Barrick in French) following shareholder approval at its annual and special meeting held on May 6. The company’s common shares will begin trading under the new name on both exchanges effective May 9. On the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the ticker symbol will change from GOLD to B starting that day. On the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), shares will continue to trade under the ABX symbol. In addition to the name… Read More Here

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Barrick’s $10-Billion Reko Diq Project Gathers Momentum Ahead of 2028 Production Target

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Constance

Barrick Mining CEO Mark Bristow says momentum is building at the company’s Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, with construction progressing steadily, exploration yielding promising results, and production slated to begin by the end of 2028. “This is a world-class copper-gold project that will generate immense value—not just for Barrick, but also for our partners in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan,” Bristow said on Wednesday. “It’s one of the largest undeveloped porphyry copper-gold systems globally, and its potential is not yet reflected in our share price.” The project will be developed… Read More Here

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Barrick Faces Prolonged Mali Dispute as Gold Seizure and Employee Arrests Weigh on Operations

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Constance

Barrick Mining is spending $15 million a month to maintain its Mali operations amid an ongoing dispute with the country’s government over taxes and a controversial gold seizure, CEO Mark Bristow said on Wednesday. In an interview, Bristow revealed that the Malian government has reneged on three separate agreements to resolve a tax disagreement and criticized the detention of four Barrick employees as a violation of human rights. “You have four executives from a Western company incarcerated—this can only be described as human rights abuse,” Bristow said. “These individuals have… Read More Here