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Barrick Gold Eyes Copper Future with Proposed Name Change to Barrick Mining Corp

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold Corp., the world’s second-largest gold producer and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “GOLD,” is signaling a major strategic shift — one that leans heavily into copper. The Canadian mining giant has proposed changing its name to Barrick Mining Corp., dropping “Gold” from its title in a move that underscores its growing focus on copper and its diversification beyond its traditional bullion roots. Barrick is currently investing $6 billion into developing a massive copper project in Pakistan, set to launch in 2028 and operate… Read More Here

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Mali’s Mining Revenue Surges 52.5% Despite Drop in Gold Output

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

Mali’s state revenue from gold mining companies surged by 52.5% in 2024, driven by higher tax collection and increased dividend payments following the enforcement of a new mining code, according to a mines ministry document seen by Reuters. The West African nation, one of the continent’s top gold producers, is home to major mining firms including Barrick Gold, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, Endeavour Mining, and Hummingbird Resources. Revenue paid by mining companies to the national treasury rose to 835.1 billion CFA francs ($1.4 billion) in 2024, up from 547.6 billion CFA… Read More Here

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Barrick Plans 30% Growth and Considers Rebrand to Reflect Broader Mining Focus

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD, TSX: ABX) announced on Friday that it is advancing a series of growth projects aimed at boosting gold-equivalent production by 30% by the end of the decade. Chairman John Thornton noted that despite a challenging global operating environment, Barrick met its 2024 gold and copper production targets, sustained its record of reserve replacement, and significantly expanded its resource base. “We improved our financial performance despite higher costs,” Thornton said in a statement. “Net earnings rose 69% — the highest in a decade — while operating cash… Read More Here

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Insecurity Halts Operations of DRC Gold Trading Amid M23 Occupation

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 Constance

DRC Gold Trading SA, a joint venture between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Arab Emirates, is no longer able to operate due to the growing insecurity in the region, worsened by the occupation of parts of South Kivu by Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The company, founded in January 2023, had been pivotal in regulating the gold supply chain in the northeast region of the DRC, where artisanal gold mining is prevalent. DRC Gold Trading SA had a significant role in cleaning up the gold supply chain by reducing… Read More Here

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Mali Expects Gold Output Recovery in 2025 Amid Barrick Gold Standoff

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Constance

Mali anticipates a slight rebound in industrial gold production in 2025, assuming Barrick Gold resumes operations following a prolonged dispute with the government, according to a document from the country’s mines ministry seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Gold production is projected to reach 54.7 metric tons in 2025, up from 51.7 tons in 2024, which marked a 23% decline from previous years. As one of Africa’s leading gold producers, Mali hosts around 15 operational gold mines, primarily owned by Barrick Gold, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, Endeavour Mining, and Hummingbird Resources. Barrick… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Sees 52% Profit Growth Amid Rising Copper and Gold Prices

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Constance

Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest metals producer, reported a 52% surge in profit for the past year, driven by higher copper and gold prices, as well as increased production. Net income rose to 32.1 billion yuan ($4.4 billion), while sales climbed 3.5% to 303.6 billion yuan, according to an exchange filing. The company had initially expected earnings to increase by 53%, reaching 32 billion yuan. Over the past decade, Zijin has expanded aggressively, becoming a significant global copper supplier through major new projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and… Read More Here

Gold International

Gold M&A Activity Set to Surge in 2025 Amid Rising Prices and Limited Discoveries

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Constance

As in 2023 and 2024, when gold dominated global mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the trend is expected to continue in 2025. Experts predict that the rising price of gold and the limited number of major gold discoveries will keep gold at the forefront of M&A activity in the mining sector. Earlier today, South Africa’s Gold Fields announced a $2.1 billion proposal to acquire Australian Gold Road Resources. Although the proposal was swiftly rejected by Gold Road’s board of directors, it highlights the ongoing wave of M&A activity in the… Read More Here

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DRC Gold Exports Reach $1.5 Billion in 2024 Despite Decline in Artisanal Mining

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) exported a total of 27.9 tonnes of gold in 2024, generating approximately $1.5 billion in revenue, according to the annual report from the Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Planning of the Ministry of Mines. Kibali Gold was the leading contributor, accounting for more than 26 tonnes of gold worth over $1.3 billion. In contrast, MCCR exported only 102.92 kg, generating an estimated $7.6 million in revenue, while Kimia Mining exported 5.72 kg, yielding $496,589. Kibali Gold remains the dominant force in the DRC’s… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Reports 52% Profit Surge Amid Strong Copper and Gold Prices

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance

Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest metals producer, recorded a 52% increase in net profit in 2023, driven by higher production and rising copper and gold prices. The company reported a net income of 32.1 billion yuan ($4.4 billion), aligning with its forecast of 32 billion yuan, while revenue climbed 3.5% to 303.6 billion yuan. Over the past decade, Zijin has aggressively expanded its global presence, establishing major copper projects in China and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As securing critical mineral supply becomes a growing concern for global powers, Chairman… Read More Here

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Angola Warns Gold Miners in Cabinda Over Non-Compliance

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 Constance

Most mining companies operating in Angola’s Cabinda province, particularly in the gold sector, risk losing their exploration licenses due to non-compliance with government regulations, warned Angola’s Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Corrêa Víctor, on Saturday. Speaking to the press during a two-day working visit to Cabinda, Víctor revealed that out of 11 licensed gold projects in the province, only one has delivered tangible results, while the rest remain inactive. He noted that Angola continues to face a significant gold production deficit, making it difficult to achieve its mining… Read More Here