AfriOre jumps on Akanani drilling
Encouraged by early drilling results, AfriOre (AFO-T) has taken an initial 20% stake in the Moordkopje and Zwartfon…
Africa
Dwyka Diamonds to buy four South African mines
AIM-listed Dwyka Diamonds (DWY-L) has picked up an R15-million purchase option on four advanced diamond properties …
South African government issues mining-related directive
The South African Department of Water Affairs and Forestry has directed South African miners DRDGOLD (DROOY-N), Har…
Equinox, Palabora reach offtake agreement
Equinox Minerals (EQN-T) and South African copper producer Palabora Mining have reached an agreement for Equinox to…
Elgin, Jonpol shareholders vote for merger
Shareholder votes at Elgin Resources (ELR-T) and Jonpol Explorations (JON-T) have approved a proposed merger betwee…
Anvil to fast-track Kulumaziba (April 04, 2005)
Anvil Mining (AVM-T) is revising its development plans at its Kulumaziba copper project in southeast Democratic Rep…
Thistle gets CCAA reprieve
Creditor protection for Thistle Mining (THT-T) will be extended another three months after a decision in the Ontari…
Golden Star puts toe in Ivoire (March 29, 2005)
West African gold producer Golden Star Resources (GSC-T) has inked an agreement with the state mining enterprise in…
Currie Rose taps Tanzanian gold (March 29, 2005)
Vancouver – Initial drilling by Currie Rose Resources (CUI-V) and Aussie-listed partner Sub-Sahara Resources on the…
Orezone tests Essakan ore
Initial metallurgical test work on two samples from Orezone Resources’ (OZN-T) Essakan gold project in Burkina Faso…
Lonmin puts bid in for Southern Platinum (March 22, 2005)
Platinum producer Lonmin (LMI-L) has stepped in as a bidder for Southern Platinum (SPC-T), offering $2.66 per share…
First Quantum revenues soar on copper gains
Vancouver – Southern African copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FM-T) reaped the benefits of higher mine outpu…