Australian mining company MetalsGrove has signed a Binding Term Sheet to acquire three gold exploration permits in Ivory Coast, marking its official entry into the country. The acquisition includes the Vavoua, Vavoua West, and Kounahiri West prospects. Under the agreement, MetalsGrove will secure an 80% stake in Vavoua and 90% stakes in Vavoua West and Kounahiri West. The permits cover a 950 km² area along the same geological trend as the 3.8-million-ounce Abujar Gold Mine,
Two men have died in an artisanal gold mine in Nhampassa, Báruè district, Manica province. One was killed when a tunnel collapsed, while the other suffered fatal injuries after falling into a mining pit. The first victim died instantly at the scene, while the second succumbed to his injuries on the way to Catandica District Hospital after being rescued by fellow miners. The mining site is owned by Sociedade Mineira de Nhampassa (SOMINHA). According to
GoldStone Resources, a gold producer and explorer, has increased production at its Homase Mine in Ghana, achieving a gold dore pour of 598.9 ounces as of March 24—a 14% rise from the previous month. This milestone aligns with the company’s ongoing expansion efforts to access deeper ore at Pit 1, where operations are set to resume later this month. Increased stacking and improved leach kinetics are expected to drive further production gains in the coming
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
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
Mali, Africa’s second-largest gold producer, has suspended the issuance of new mining permits to foreign companies following a tragic mining accident that claimed over 40 lives. The decision, announced by the Council of Ministers, also includes a ban on issuing artisanal mining permits to foreign nationals while investigations continue. The collapse of an illegal gold mine near Kéniéba in the western Kayes region last month resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people, mostly
Ghana’s new central bank governor, Johnson Asiama, has suspended the country’s gold-for-oil program and expressed confidence that the cedi will stabilize after last year’s volatility. Asiama, who was sworn into office by President John Mahama on February 25, emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced monetary policy to support exchange rate stability. “We intend to maintain an appropriate monetary policy stance,” he stated, adding that fiscal discipline under Mahama’s administration should help stabilize foreign exchange
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, announced on Friday in Luanda that the Luanda Gold Refinery is expected to be inaugurated in the second half of this year, with 70% of construction already completed. Speaking after an inspection visit, Azevedo confirmed that the refinery—an investment of over $5 million—will initially create 35 jobs across various specialties. According to Endiama E.P., the minister highlighted that construction is progressing steadily, in line with
B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, in which the company holds a 90% interest, had a strong performance in 2024, producing 198,142 ounces of gold, nearly at the midpoint of its guidance range of 185,000 to 205,000 ounces. For the year ending December 31, 2024, the mill feed grade was 1.87 g/t, with mill throughput at 3.34 million tonnes, and a gold recovery rate averaging 98.6%. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Otjikoto Mine produced
Mozambique’s gold production dropped 2% in 2024, totaling 1,626 kilograms (1.6 tonnes), compared to 1,666 kilograms in 2023, according to data from the Ministry of Finance. Despite the decline, output exceeded the government’s official estimate of 1,583 kilograms, reaching 103% of the target. Mozambique had set a record high in 2023, with a 32% increase over 2022’s production of 1,263.8 kilograms. However, the 2024 target of 3% growth over 2023 projections was not achieved. At
