Gold Mining in Africa is risky business: A Mugglehead roundup Violent conflicts and insurgencies can disrupt production and threaten staff safety Joseph MortonJune 25, 2025
Alternative Energy Government of Niger takes on Orano and the State of France The military government seized power in a 2023 coup and pledged to review all mining concessions Joseph MortonJune 23, 2025
Gold Barrick fights Mali bid to control Loulo-Gounkoto mine The government formally asked the court to impose provisional administration over the site Joseph MortonMay 26, 2025
Gold How to profit from gold prices without breaking the bank: a Mugglehead roundup Gold producers irepresent an opportunity for the savvy investor to take advantage of the gold zeitgeist without taking out a mortgage on their house Joseph MortonMay 16, 2025
Gold B2Gold slashes jobs as Namibia mine production winds down The Otjikoto mine began commercial production in March 2015 and produced a record 198,142 ounces of gold last year Joseph MortonApril 16, 2025
Gold Mali’s gold revenue surged by 52.5% last year Spike was primarily linked to higher taxation on gold producers after implementation of a new mining code in 2023 Rowan DunneApril 9, 2025
Gold B2Gold advances steadily towards operational milestone in June The company expects to ramp up to commercial production in the third quarter Joseph MortonApril 9, 2025
Gold Barrick Gold hit with fine as cobalt leaks into BC creek Barrick has tried to reduce the amount of cobalt in mine tailings but has struggled to find a scientific solution Joseph MortonMarch 13, 2025
Gold Mali’s gold production tanks in 2024 due to cash grab antics Barrick suspended operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mine last month after authorities seized its gold reserves by helicopter Joseph MortonFebruary 11, 2025
Gold B2Gold sees risk reduction in Mali and invests $10M in Fekola mine Mali seized approximately USD$245 million worth of gold from Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine Joseph MortonJanuary 23, 2025