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Mining Weekly | Africa

15 January 2025

The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
  • Iamgold hits raised guidance with Côté ramp-up, 'exceptional' Essakane year
    Toronto-listed bullion producer Iamgold on Tuesday reported a strong finish to 2024, achieving total attributable gold production of 667 000 oz – up 43% from the previous year – thanks to the rapid ramp-up of its Côté gold mine, in Canada, and an “exceptional year” at Essakane, in Burkina Faso. The miner’s attributable gold production was line with its guidance range of 625 000 oz to 715 000 oz, which was revised upwards mid-year.
  • Lexington establishes maiden Jorc exploration target for Bothaville project
    Aim-listed gold exploration and development company Lexington Gold has established a maiden Joint Ore Reserve Committee (Jorc) exploration target for the group's Bothaville project, in South Africa’s Free State province. The company says the exploration target estimation is based on recent drilling results, historical data and advanced geological modelling and was produced by consultancy firm Shango Solutions.
  • Coaltech, Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency partner to advance JET initiatives
    Johannesburg-based research institute Coaltech has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA) to support research and innovative solutions towards Just Energy Transition (JET) work in the province. The organisations seek to unlock green economy opportunities, as well as to address the socioeconomic and environmental challenges associated with South Africa’s coal mining sector – including remediating and repurposing of land.