Barrick bets big on Zambia as Mali crisis triggers strategic mining pivot
Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is doubling down on Zambia with a $2 billion expansion of its Lumwana copper mine, marking a major strategic […]
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Barrick Gold Rejects Mali’s Push for Temporary Control of Major Mine
Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold has firmly opposed efforts by Mali’s ruling junta to place the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex under temporary administration, deepening a protracted […]
Mali Suspends Artisanal Mining Permits for Foreigners After Deadly Accidents
Mali announced on March 5th the suspension of new artisanal mining permits for foreigners following a series of deadly accidents in recent weeks. The decision […]
Barrick Gold Reaches Agreement with Mali to Resolve Mining Dispute
Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian Government, bringing an end to a dispute that has lingered for nearly two years over […]
Tanzania: Gold miner Acacia reduces operations, cuts workforce
The Canadian gold miner, Acacia, on Monday, announced that is has reduced operations and cut its workforce in Tanzania, few months after the East African […]
Zambia: Copper mines facing 30% cut in power supply
Zambia’s power provider to mining companies, Copperbelt Energy Corp., has announced a power supply cut by 30 percent starting Thursday midnight, the country’s Chamber of […]