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South Africa Was Africa's Top Gold Producer in 2023 1 International Gold 

South Africa Was Africa’s Top Gold Producer in 2023

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In 2023, global gold investment trends show that production reached over 3,000 tonnes, with Africa contributing 370 tonnes, or 11.67%. Despite holding around 40% of the world’s gold reserves, Africa’s output, led by South Africa, Ghana, and Mali, suggests potential for growth. Smuggling issues, particularly in the DRC, impact accurate accounting, with an estimated $3 billion in gold annually misattributed due to illegal trade. China topped the 2023 production charts, accounting for 12% of global output, and led as the largest buyer with its central bank purchasing 225 tonnes. Gold… Read More Here
Endeavour Mining Successfully Completes Senegal Mine Expansion Project 2 International Gold New Mining Projects 

Endeavour Mining Successfully Completes Senegal Mine Expansion Project

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Endeavour Mining recently announced the successful pouring of the first gold from its Senegal mine expansion project, marking a significant milestone achieved on April 18. This achievement signals the timely and within-budget completion of the BIOX expansion initiative, supported by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris. The project, which commenced construction two years ago, underscores Endeavour Mining’s commitment to meeting its 2024 output guidance, aiming for a gold production between 1.13 million and 1.27 million ounces. Lawrence Manjengwa, head of operations at Sabodala Gold Operation/Massawa, led the expansion effort, positioning it for… Read More Here
Barrick Prioritizes Copper Expansion Amid Renewable Energy Transition 3 Copper Gold Mining in Zambia 

Barrick Prioritizes Copper Expansion Amid Renewable Energy Transition

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The global copper industry has long grappled with underinvestment, hindering its ability to meet the rising demand driven by the worldwide transition to renewable energy. However, Barrick, recognized the critical importance of copper in the greening of the global grid and made its expansion a strategic priority following the merger with Randgold five years ago. Barrick’s thorough review of its global assets identified two significant opportunities: the Lumwana mine in Zambia and the dormant Reko Diq project in Pakistan. The Lumwana mine, once struggling, underwent a remarkable transformation under Barrick’s… Read More Here
Former B2Gold Manager to Lead Avanti's Masisi Gold Project 4 Mining in DRC Gold Mining Personality 

Former B2Gold Manager to Lead Avanti’s Masisi Gold Project

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Canadian mining company Avanti Gold has appointed Lan MacLean, a former manager at B2Gold, as the General Manager for their Masisi gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The announcement, made on May 7, 2024, underscores Avanti’s commitment to advancing their mining endeavors in Africa. With over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, MacLean brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. His tenure at B2Gold, where he managed operations in Mali and Namibia, positions him well to lead the development of the Masisi project.… Read More Here
Sir Samuel Jonah Appointed as Director and Chairperson of Avanti Gold 5 Gold Mining Personality 

Sir Samuel Jonah Appointed as Director and Chairperson of Avanti Gold

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Canada-listed Avanti Gold has recently appointed Sir Samuel Jonah as director and chairperson of the company, coinciding with its exploration endeavors in a newly acquired area of potential in Botswana. With a distinguished career spanning decades in the mining sector across Africa, Jonah brings invaluable experience to Avanti Gold. His notable roles include serving as the former president of gold miner AngloGold Ashanti and holding positions on the boards of esteemed companies such as Moto Gold Mines, Vodafone Group, Standard Bank Group, Roscan Gold, and Bank of America Corporation’s Global… Read More Here
Barrick Gold CEO Advocates Exploration Over Mergers for Copper Supply 6 International Copper Gold Mergers & Acquisitions 

Barrick Gold CEO Advocates Exploration Over Mergers for Copper Supply

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Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD), expressed his belief that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) would not effectively expand the copper supply needed for the energy transition. While mining giant BHP (ASX: BHP) pursues a $39 billion deal for Anglo American (LON: AAL), Bristow emphasized to the Financial Times the importance of companies prioritizing investments in exploring and developing new copper deposits. He argued that BHP’s pursuit of Anglo underscores the necessity for industry investment in its future. Bristow cautioned against the misconception that consolidation automatically leads to increased… Read More Here
Montage Gold Discovers Large Gold Deposit in Ivory Coast 7 Gold International News in Brief 

Montage Gold Discovers Large Gold Deposit in Ivory Coast

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Canadian mining company Montage Gold has made a significant gold discovery at the Koné mining project, located in Ivory Coast. Construction of the Koné mine, with an expected lifespan of around 20 years, is set to start in the last quarter of 2024, with production scheduled to commence in 2027. The processing plant at the Koné project is projected to have an annual capacity of 11 million tons of ore. Martino De Ciccio, CEO of Montage Gold revealed: “The mineral resources of this deposit, the largest mine in the country… Read More Here
Barrick Declares Q1 Dividend 8 Gold News in Brief 

Barrick Declares Q1 Dividend

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) on 1st of May announced the declaration of a dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2024. The dividend is consistent with the Company’s Performance Dividend Policy announced at the start of 2022. The Q1 2024 dividend will be paid on June 17, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2024. “The continued strength of our balance sheet and our global asset base provide us with the ability to maintain the distribution of a robust dividend to… Read More Here
Barrick to Ramp Up Production As It Remains On Track to Achieve 2024 Targets 9 Gold Mining in DRC 

Barrick to Ramp Up Production As It Remains On Track to Achieve 2024 Targets

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has reported its first quarter results which were in line with guidance and position the Company well to meet its full year targets. Gold production is expected to ramp up steadily during the year, supported by the completion of the Pueblo Viejo plant expansion and the resumption of operations at the Porgera mine. Additionally, copper production is also on track to meet the full year’s guidance. Reporting its Q1 results, Barrick said lower production and the consequent higher costs reflected the delayed ramp up at Pueblo… Read More Here
Barrick Announces Extensive Exploration Partnership with Geophysx Jamaica 10 International Exploration Gold 

Barrick Announces Extensive Exploration Partnership with Geophysx Jamaica

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Barrick Gold (International Holdings) Ltd. (“Barrick”) has entered into an exploration earn-in agreement with Geophysx Jamaica Ltd. (“Geophysx”) with respect to certain properties located in Jamaica (the “Agreement”). The Agreement initially provides Barrick with access to approximately 4,000 square kilometers of consolidated land positions throughout the country, with a favorable geological setting comparable to the Dominican Republic, where Barrick operates the Pueblo Viejo mine. Barrick will have the right to work with Geophysx to earn up to an 80%… Read More Here

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