Diamonds are Monroe’s best friend
In the first quarter of 2005, Monroe Minerals (MMX-V) sold 2,412 carats of diamonds on a run-of-mine basis, reaping…
Africa
Tulawaka hits its stride
The Tulawaka open-pit gold mine in Tanzania is running at commercial rates now that the commissioning phase has wra…
Falconbridge buys share in Kabanga
A deal between Barrick Gold (ABX-T) and Falconbridge (FL-T) will give Falconbridge a half interest in the Kabanga n…
AfriOre jumps on Akanani drilling
Encouraged by early drilling results, AfriOre (AFO-T) has taken an initial 20% stake in the Moordkopje and Zwartfon…
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…