B2Gold has begun international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Mali, relating to its Menankoto exploration permit around 20 kilometres North of the Fekola Mine licence area. The action, which is being undertaken via B2Gold’s Malian subsidiary Menankoto SARL, argues that Mali breached its obligations to...
State revenue from gold mining companies in Mali rose 13% in 2020 year-on-year to US$850 million, as a result of the gold price reaching record highs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong demand for the ‘safe haven’ metal during the crisis pushed the spot...
Endeavour Mining has underlined its prospects for organic growth after completing a positive pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its two most advanced gold projects in West Africa. The Fetekro project in Côte d’Ivoire has the potential to be a future cornerstone mine for Endeavour, the company said,...
Gold mining companies in Mali have reported no changes as their operations despite the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita earlier this week in a military coup. The likes of Barrick Gold, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, AngloGold Ashanti, Hummingbird Resources and Cora Gold said operations and staff...