Cote d'Ivoire windfall tax threatens Randgold expansion – CEO

Cote d'Ivoire's new windfall tax on gold profits could hamper plans by Randgold Resources to branch out from its Tongon mine and launch new projects in the West African nation, the miner's chief executive said. Cote d'Ivoire's government in...

Bristow warns African countries against mining code changes

Current moves in a number of African countries to amend mining codes on terms less favourable to the mining companies were dangerously short-sighted as they did not take into account the increased risk this might present to the long-term...

Randgold undeterred by Mali unrest, lifts profit

Africa-focused gold miner Randgold Resources had lifted its second-quarter profit by a significant margin, despite having dealt with political uncertainty in Mali and potential mining policy changes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The...

Mining company thrives in West Africa

Randgold Resources has posted a robust performance for the first quarter of this year despite the challenges presented by a coup in Mali, the expansion of its Loulo-Gounkoto complex and the stabilising of its new Tongon mine in Côte d’Ivoire....

Openpit mining starts at Randgold's DRC project

Gold mining and exploration company Randgold Resources has started openpit mining at its Kibali gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company states that the project remains on track for first production towards the end of 2013.

DRC should apply mining code efficiently, consistently – Bristow

Africa-focused gold miner Randgold Resources CEO Mark Bristow on Wednesday told a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Mines conference on the country's mining code, which is currently being reviewed, it did not have a problem with the...

Randgold CEO raises $500 000 for charity on motorcycle trip

Randgold Resources CEO Mark Bristow raised more than $500 000 for charity after completing a 13 000 km charity motorcycle marathon across 17 countries, the company reported on Wednesday. The mining leader’s team, 3boyzonbikes, which included...

Bristow party departs on motorcycle expedition to Abidjan

Randgold Resources CE Mark Bristow on Friday departed on a 10 500 km, six-man expedition from Bagshot, in the UK, to Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire, to raise funds for a number of charities. This is the second trip for fundraising purposes to be...

Rockwell turnaround still 'work in progress', says CEO

Alluvial gem miner Rockwell Diamonds said on Friday the loss of $13.7-million for the 2012 financial year reflected the impact of the strategic decisions that were taken to place the company on solid footing. This formed part of Rockwell’s...

Company Announcement: Rockwell provides feedback on successful implementation of strategic projects at Saxendrift

Rockwell Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of two strategic projects, namely the new in-field screen and the bulk x-ray and single particle sorter plant at its Saxendrift mine which is known for its high value gem...

Mining, biodiversity planning, Zim platinum miners coalesce, Congolese to manage Kibali

South Africa is to launch a new national mining and biodiversity guideline; Zimbabwe’s three beleaguered platinum miners have formed an association; already, more than half of the new Kibali gold project's management team are Congolese.

Randgold profit doubles, output climbs

London- and Nasdaq listed Randgold Resources doubled its first-quarter profit and increased its production 19% year-on-year, despite the political upheaval in Mali. Profit increased to $104-million year-on-year, while output climbed to 165 443...