Avion Gold Corporation

Nzema mine in Ghana. Photo by Endeavor Mining

Endeavour bids for Avion

Endeavour Mining (EDV-T) plans to buy Avion Gold (AVR-T) in a $389-million all-stock deal to increase its foothold in West Africa, and expand its annual production to over 450,000 oz. gold in 2015. Endeavour will provide a US$20-million loan to…



Endeavour bids for Avion

Endeavour Mining (EDV-T) plans to buy Avion Gold (AVR-T) in a $389-million deal to consolidate its position in West Africa and grow its expected gold production for 2012 by 50%.






Drillers by a rig at African Gold Group's Kobada gold project in Mali's Kangaba region. Photo by African Gold Group

Mali unrest puts gold miners on edge

Businesses operating in Mali should expect a hike in mining taxes and an increase in terrorism risk in the wake of a coup attempt in the West African nation, warns Exclusive Analysis, a London-based specialist intelligence company that…



[Update]Burkina’s gold hunt on the rise

Burkina Faso has recently seen more gold mining due to its relatively stable government, favourable geology, modern mining code and attractive fiscal regime.   


Artisanal miners in the Vindaloo zone at Avion Gold's Hounde gold project in Burkina Faso. Photo by Avion Gold

Avion triples Hounde resource to 1.6M oz. gold

In less than two years, Avion Gold (AVR-T) has turned a group of early stage mineral concessions in Burkina Faso into a 1.6-million-oz. gold project, with management convinced of its potential for growth. 


Avion triples Hounde resource to 1.6M oz. gold

In less than two years, Avion Gold (AVR-T) has turned a group of early stage mineral concessions in Burkina Faso into a 1.6-million-oz. gold project, with management convinced of its further potential for growth.


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