Gold output falls in Burkina Faso as terrorist attacks increase
Gold production in Burkina Faso declined last year as deteriorating security conditions in the West African nation forced some mines to shut.
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Operations at Zijin Colombia mine partially halted after attacks
Mining News Pro - Some 60% of operations at Zijin Mining’s Colombia gold mine have been halted because of recent attacks against workers, allegedly carried out by illegal miners allied with a major crime gang, the company said on Friday.
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Syrah Resources suspends movement on key route after attacks in northern Mozambique
Mining News Pro - Syrah Resources said on Thursday there were insurgent attacks near its Balama graphite operations in northern Mozambique, which prompted the Australian miner to preemptively suspend movement on a key transport route.
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High metal prices, covid-19 increase miners’ exposure to cyberattacks
Mining News Pro - As metal prices are hovering around all-time highs and mining companies are enjoying some of their best years with exceptional margins – a resilience that is expected to continue through 2021 – Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research published a report highlighting how this scenario increases the importance of cybersecurity defence in the mining industry.
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Gemfields beefs up security at Moz operation after spate of attacks
Mining News Pro - Gemstone miner Gemfields has suspended all but critical operations at its Montepuez ruby mine (MRM), in Mozambique, as of April 22, with only security, maintenance and other essential services being rendered to ensure the mine can resume normal operations as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so.
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Gold price scales $1,600 after Iran attacks US military base
Mining News Pro - Gold futures jumped after reports of rocket attacks on a US military base in Iraq, hitting fresh six year highs.
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Canada’s Banro halts Congo operations after militia attacks
Mining News Pro - Canada’s Banro Corporation has once again halted operations at several of its mines in Democratic Republic of Congo following repeated attacks from armed rebels that has made it impossible for the gold producer to keep staff and assets safe.
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