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Newmont Corporation has announced its intention to sell its Akyem Mine, alongside seven other Mines in Canada, USA, and Australia. This is in line with the Company’s policy of divesting its interest in mines that do not fall under Tier-1 assets, defined as Mines that are capable of producing 500,000 ounces of gold per annum, with a mine life of at least 10 years. Newmont will continue to operate its Ahafo Mine, which is projected to produce over 700,000 ounces of gold this year, as well as as its new Ahafo North Mine, which is currently under construction. The Akyem mine, is a very viable and low cost mine, with an average annual production of 400,000 ounces of gold, the third largest mine in the country in terms of production, and cost of production less than US$1000 per ounce. Apart from its surface mine, the Mine has a huge potential for underground mining. This is a golden opportunity for Ghanaian investors to come on board to participate fully in the mining industry. One of President Akufo-Addo’s main policies in the mining sector is to promote indigenous participation in the mining industry, and ensure that Ghanaians, who are the owners of these minerals, benefit optimally from their exploitation. We, therefore, call on the Ghanaian private sector to take advantage of this unique opportunity to take up a controlling stake in this mine. This will further government’s vision of indigenizing the mining sector.

📈 𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗖 𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 05 Today I'm going to share with you informations about Zijing, another Zinc producer. Last year, Zijing was ranked in fifth position and the main informations that I extract from MiningVisuals are below: 📈 Teck Resources production : 420 000 𝖙 💰 Revenue USD: $ 41.4 𝕭 Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese mining company that operates several zinc mines globally. Some of Zijin Mining's key zinc mining operations include: 📝 Lanping Lead-Zinc Mine (China) Located in Lanping County, Yunnan Province, China, this mine is one of Zijin Mining's major zinc-producing assets. It is known for its significant reserves of zinc, lead, and silver. 📝 Hechi Wuxu Lead-Zinc Mine (China) Situated in Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, the Hechi Wuxu Lead-Zinc Mine is another important zinc-producing operation for Zijin Mining. It contributes to the company's overall zinc production in China. 📝 Barrytown Zinc Project (New Zealand) Zijin Mining acquired the Barrytown Zinc Project in New Zealand through its acquisition of Continental Minerals Corporation. The project has significant zinc resources and is part of Zijin Mining's efforts to expand its international presence in the zinc market.

🌟 **Invitation to Transform the Future of Ghanaian Mining Industry: Sparking Conversations for Change** 🌟 🌍 Dear LinkedIn Community, 🚀 As I, Eric Osei, known to many as Bostify Geo - the Mineral Detective, reflect on my nearly 7 years of immersion in the mining industry, a profound realization dawns upon me. It's time to steer our collective compass towards a new horizon of ethical stewardship and sustainable practices within the Ghanaian mining sector. 🔍 **Exploring the Ethical Landscape of Mining Management: Unveiling the Truth** 🔹 **Question 1:** *Unraveling the Behavior of Ghanaian Mining/Mineral Engineering Managers* 🕵️♂️ In my journey as a Mineral Detective, I have encountered the shadows cast by procurement fraud, employment irregularities, and conflicts of interest among managers and contractors. These challenges demand our unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency, setting the course for a future founded on trust and accountability. 🔹 **Question 2:** *Balancing Profit and People: Redefining the Investor-Employee Relationship* 💰 Through my investigative lens, I have witnessed the delicate balance between profit-seeking investors and the well-being of our employees and nation. It is time to recalibrate this equation, ensuring a symbiotic partnership that nurtures both prosperity and social responsibility. 🔹 **Question 3:** *Elevating Engineering Ethics and Standards: A Call for Profound Change* 🛠️ My tenure as Bostify Geo has illuminated the pressing need to elevate engineering ethics and standards in our industry. Let us challenge the allure of profit-driven decision-making and champion a culture of ethical leadership that safeguards our collective future. 🔥 **Engage, Empower, Evolve:** Let's Spark a Movement for Change! 🔥 💡 As mineral detectives and ethical stewards of the earth, our voices carry the weight of authority and responsibility. Join me in reshaping the narrative, fostering innovation, and enacting tangible change within the Ghanaian mining landscape. 🌟 **Title:** *Shaping a Sustainable Future: The Ethical Imperative in Ghanaian Mining Industry* 🤝 Together, let us forge a legacy of excellence, integrity, and sustainability in the Ghanaian mining industry. Your participation is not just welcomed—it is essential. Let's unite in purpose, drive transformation, and usher in a new era of ethical leadership. 🌐 #MiningEthics #SustainableFuture #GhanaMiningReform Let's delve deep, speak boldly, and catalyze a wave of transformative change! Anchored in purpose, Eric Osei AKA Bostify Geo #MineralDetective #EthicalStewardship #SustainableMining Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie (PE-GhIE) Asanko Gold Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor Newmont Corporation Perseus Mining Limited George Mireku Duker

It is the promised moment for local investment and financial institutions to diversify their portfolios to support local content participation in the mining value chain. I suggest that local businesses need to extend their investment to own this concession.

**Andrada Mining Limited - Q1 FY2025 Operational Update** We are pleased to share our operational update for the quarter ended 31 May 2024.   Key highlights include a year-on-year increase in ore processed to 237,976 tonnes and tin concentrate production rising to 364 tonnes. Our plant availability has improved to 93%, and we successfully produced and delivered our first tantalum consignment to AfriMet. CEO Anthony Viljoen commented: "Exposing planned ore zones has reduced our stripping ratio at Uis, to 1.5:1 as at the end of May 2024. Coinciding favourably with our expansion of both tin concentrate and contained tin production, we are ideally positioned to capitalise on the tin price rally that began in April 2024.” “Given the diversity of the minerals within our mining licences, we have broadened the scope of our strategic process beyond just the Uis mining licence. The expansion of the scope has the potential to unlock multiple partnership opportunities across our portfolio of assets. This process is progressing well, and we look forward to providing an update.” Financially, we maintain guidance on costs despite the introduction of the Orion royalty charges and ongoing mining cost increases. Our cash balance remains strong at GBP11.9 million as of 31 May 2024. Read more about our performance and future outlook: https://lnkd.in/dFJtVg3Z

Mali is a country rich in natural resources, and one of key sectors contributing to economy is mining. The mining sector in Mali plays a vital role in the country's economic development and has been a significant driver of growth in recent years. Mali is one of the largest gold producers in Africa and has also been mining other minerals such as bauxite, iron ore, and manganese. The country has a long history of mining, with gold mining dating back to the time of the Mali Empire in the 13th century. Gold mining is the most significant sector in Mali's mining industry, with several major companies operating in the country, including AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick Gold, and B2Gold. Mali's gold production has been steadily increasing over the years, making it one of the top gold producers in Africa. Aside from gold, Mali also has significant deposits of bauxite, iron ore, and manganese. The country's bauxite reserves are estimated to be one of the largest in the world, while its iron ore and manganese deposits are also substantial. The mining sector in Mali has been a key driver of economic growth, contributing a significant portion to the country's GDP. It has also created job opportunities for many Malians, both directly and indirectly, as mining operations require a range of skills and expertise. Despite the significant contribution of the mining sector to Mali's economy, there are also challenges that need to be addressed. Issues such as environmental degradation, community displacement, and the need for transparency in revenue sharing have been raised by various stakeholders. In recent years, the Malian government has taken steps to address some of these challenges by implementing new mining laws and regulations aimed at promoting sustainable mining practices and ensuring that the benefits of mining are shared equitably. Overall, the mining sector in Mali remains a significant contributor to the country's economy and has the potential for further growth and development. With the right policies and regulations in place, the mining sector in Mali can continue to drive economic growth and development for the country and its people. ing Moussa TRAORÉ

Weekly Mining News: 30-06-2024 1.    Adani and Hindalco Express Interest in Jharkhand Mines: Both companies are among seven bidders participating in a pre-bid conference to select a mine developer and operator (MDO) for Hindustan Copper’s mines in Jharkhand. 2.    Vedanta Resources to Regain Control of Konkola Mine: Vedanta Resources Ltd. is set to regain control of the Konkola copper mine in Zambia and plans to quickly ramp up production in anticipation of increased future demand. 3.    Iron Ore Prices Decline: In June, iron ore prices dropped by $7-10 per ton due to reduced steel demand and increased ore stocks at Chinese ports. 4.    India Enters Offshore Mining: To meet its ambitious clean energy targets and reduce reliance on mineral imports, India is exploring offshore mining for critical minerals. 5.    Increase in Gold Mining Tax Revenue: The Ministry of Finance reports a 39% increase in tax revenues from gold mining companies to the state budget for January-May 2024. 6.    Vale to Resume Operations at Brazilian Mines: Vale, the Brazilian mining giant, plans to restart operations at the Onca Puma and Sossego mines following the reinstatement of their licenses. 7.    Lundin Mining Considers Selling Zinc Mines: Lundin Mining is exploring the sale of its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo zinc mines in Sweden and Portugal to raise funds for its copper projects in Argentina and Chile. 8.    Vale Tests New Electric Trucks: Vale is testing new energy-efficient, electric trucks from Caterpillar, which are noted for their impressive size and weight. 9.    Protests Against Lithium Mining in Serbia: Environmental activists and local citizens are intensifying protests against Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project near Loznica, Serbia. 10. Uttar Pradesh to Implement M-Sand Policy: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the mining department to swiftly implement the M-sand policy to promote manufactured sand as a sustainable alternative to river sand and moram. Ref: the cooldown, timesof india, themorningcontext, mining.com, business standard, gmk.centre etc.   https://lnkd.in/g9uFVChV

Weekly Mining News: 16.06.2024 1.    Mining industry pitches reforms to create 1 crore jobs by 2047 2.    The Indian government will auction 62 coal blocks next week. Since the inception of commercial coal block auctions in 2020, the ministry has auctioned 107 coal blocks across nine rounds, with a peak rated capacity of 256 million tonnes. 3.    India aims to boost iron ore processing to support its steel industry's shift to environmentally friendly production. Steel output is projected to reach 200-210 million tonnes by the 2029/2030 fiscal year, a 40-47% increase from the 2023/2024 fiscal year. 4.    Nalco has signed a mining lease agreement with the Odisha government for a 697.979-hectare area in the Bauxite Mines of Pottangi Tehsil, Koraput District. 5.    The ED has attached assets worth ₹4,440 crore in an illegal mining case in Uttar Pradesh. This money-laundering case is based on a CBI FIR investigating the alleged illegal renewal of sand mining leases in Saharanpur. 6.    Komatsu plans to establish a $36 million service center in India to refurbish coal mining equipment, extending the machines' operational life. 7.    A significant rare earth deposit of 8.8 million tonnes has been discovered in southeast Norway, a positive development for European mineral sovereignty. 8.    India is seeking to secure rare mineral mining technology and partnerships from Russia. The Ministry of Mines has started bilateral meetings with Russia. 9.    Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has approved iron mining operations in Ballari, greenlighting the Devadari iron mine in Sandur shortly after assuming office. 10. Tamil Nadu has simplified its sand mining regulations. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced new rules to help farmers and potters extract sand, alluvial soil, and clay from local water bodies. Ref: deccanchronicle, timesofindia, gmkdotcentre, iris-france, asianikkei, business-standard, thehindu, livemint picture ref: asiadotnikkeidotcom. https://lnkd.in/gJvnvT5v

One of the few recent examples of the Canadian and Australian mining sectors not being completely in synch. Following on recent headlines of shuttering of nickel projects in Australia, Vale Base Metals is set to open a new open pit mine at the historic Stobie Mine site in Sudbury, Ontario. This project, expected to cost $205 million over the next four years, will produce nickel and copper, with an initial production target of 300,000 tonnes of nickel and copper this year, ramping up to 1.5 million tonnes of the metals annually by 2025, continuing until 2027 or 2028. The project will also yield valuable by-products such as cobalt and precious metals. The project is checking all the right boxes (which I am sure isn't unconnected to the fact it is going ahead) including union buy in, indigenous involvement and local contractors. Jobs will include roles such as excavator operators, dozer operators, haulage truck drivers, and maintenance workers. Work has already begun at the Stobie site, and full-scale mining production is expected to start soon. It seems like such a simple recipe, but I am sure this Canadian Mining Journal article by Salima Virani mining doesn't fully represent the sweat and tears that went into it.

B2Gold Lowers 2024 Production Forecast Amid Fekola Mine Delays B2Gold, a Canada-based precious metals miner, has revised its 2024 production guidance downwards due to lower-than-expected output from its Fekola mine in Mali. The company now forecasts total production between 800,000 and 870,000 ounces for the year, including 20,000 ounces from the recently sold Calibre Mining. This is a reduction from the previous range of 860,000 to 940,000 ounces, which had included 40,000 to 50,000 ounces from Calibre before its sale in June. The drop in Fekola’s output—expected to be around 50,000 ounces less for the full year—stems from delays in mining higher-grade ore in Phase 7 of the Fekola pit due to equipment availability issues. The mining and processing of this ore have been postponed to the first half of 2025. In the second quarter of 2024, Fekola produced 111,583 ounces of gold, slightly below projections. For the full year, the mine is expected to produce between 420,000 and 450,000 ounces, down from the original guidance of 470,000 to 500,000 ounces. Additionally, B2Gold has raised Fekola’s all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance to between $1,510/oz and $1,570/oz. Overall, B2Gold’s total production for the second quarter was 212,508 ounces, including 8,267 ounces of attributable production from Calibre, with an AISC of $1,267/oz. The company reported an attributable net loss of $24 million, or $0.02 per share, for the second quarter, mainly due to a noncash impairment of the Fekola complex. Adjusted net income for the period was $78 million, or $0.06 per share.