West African says alternative plan submitted to Burkina Faso
WEST African Resources (WAF) said on Tuesday it had submitted an alternative proposal to Burkina Faso in response to its request for more shares...
Barrick agrees with Mali to end dispute over Loulo-Gounkoto
BARRICK Mining said on Monday it had entered into an agreement with Mali to end a long-standing dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto mine.
The Toronto-listed miner...
Harmony gives green light to $1.55bn Eva copper project
HARMONY Gold has given the green light to its Eva copper project in Australia saying on Monday the project would cost $1.55bn over a...
Barrick and Mali to restart talks
BARRICK Mining and Mali's government have agreed in principle to resolve their dispute over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex, said Reuters citing two sources...
SA’s newest gold mine summons Joburg’s colourful history
SOUTH Africa’s gold industry has been dwindling for years. Once supplying 83% of all production outside the Soviet bloc, the country doesn’t feature in...
Activist investor emerges as candidate for Barrick role
ACTIVIST investor Mick McMullen has positioned himself as a contender for the CEO position at Barrick Mining, telling The Globe and Mail that major...
Barrick overhauls management amid break-up rumours
BARRICK Mining is implementing a management overhaul and restructuring its regional operations as activist investor Elliott Investment Management acquires a significant stake in the...
Elliott stake fuels Barrick restructure talk
ACTIVIST investor Elliott Management has acquired a substantial position in Barrick Mining, intensifying speculation that the world's second-largest gold producer could pursue a corporate...
Barrick Mining considers splitting off risky assets
CANADA'S Barrick Gold is exploring a potential split into separate North American and Africa-Asia entities, said Reuters citing sources familiar with the company's deliberations.
The...
Gold Fields unsurprised by doubling in Windfall capex
GOLD Fields CEO Mike Fraser said on Thursday his company had not been surprised by a doubling in the capital cost of its Windfall...