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CBC
6 hours ago
- General
- CBC
McCoy runs to 100-metre World Athletics Continental Tour win
Maia McCoy of Liberia sprinted to a winning time of 11.21 to claim the women's 100-metre World Athletics Continental Tour victory in Nairobi, Kenya.
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Pasofino Gold Limited to Participate in THE Mining Investment Event of the North, Canada's Only Tier I Global Mining Investment Conference
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2025) - Pasofino Gold Limited (TSXV: VEIN) (OTCQB: EFRGF), Focused on Developing the Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia, is pleased to announce that it will be participating in THE Mining Investment Event, Canada's Only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference©, taking place June 3-5, 2025, at the Quebec Convention Centre, Quebec City, Canada. Pasofino Gold Limited's management will be available to meet, and hold scheduled one-on-one investor meetings throughout the three-day conference. 'We are particularly excited about the global audience that THE Event has attracted, showcasing the best of international mining in Canada. This is a unique chance to engage with industry leaders and innovators, facilitating discussions that will shape the future of our sector. We look forward to seeing many of you there and exploring the possibilities that await us at this prestigious gathering.' Information regarding THE Event, including investor registration details, a list of participating companies, panelists and keynote speakers, as well as a preliminary agenda, can be found at About Pasofino Gold Limited Pasofino Gold Limited is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange under TSX.V:VEIN, and owns 100% of the Dugbe Gold Project in 2,078 km2 Dugbe Gold Project (the 'Project') is in southern Liberia and situated within the southwestern corner of the Birimian Supergroup which is host to most West African gold deposits. The Mineral Resource Estimate is dated 17 November 2021 with total Measured and Indicated of 3.3 Moz with an average grade of 1.37 g/t Au, and 0.6 Moz in Project has a bankable feasibility study completed on it (July 2022), with a Mineral Reserve of 2.7M oz Au using $1,700 Au price; and delivers stellar the gold price sensitivity table from the feasibility study, the project has a low CapEx of US$435M; high post tax NPV5 of US$1.674B @ $2,700 Au price, and an IRR @ 54.3%, 14 year mine life, AISC of US$1,055 per oz Au and an average production profile of 171,000 oz Au per year for 14 year LOM, with over 200,000 oz Au pa for the first 5 company is fully funded and focused on updating the feasibility study in H2 2025 and making a construction decision and project financing by YE 2025. A technical report for the Dugbe Gold Project was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and filed on SEDAR+ at and on the Company's website. About: THE Mining Investment Event—Canada's Only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference© is held annually in Québec City, Canada. It is independently sponsored and designed to facilitate privately arranged meetings between mining companies, international investors, and various mining government authorities. The conference provides a platform to hear from some of the most influential thought leaders in the sector. THE Event is committed to promoting diversity, equality, and sustainability in the mining industry through education and innovation through its unique Student Sponsorship and SHE-Co Initiatives.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Joseph Boakai: Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare
Flights were temporarily disrupted at Liberia main airport on Thursday night after a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai almost crashed while of the presidential jet's landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, causing a rough landing, airport authorities incident, which sparked panic at the airport, forced the cancellation of all scheduled flights for the night, local media reported. President Boakai, who was returning from a trip in Nigeria with his entourage, was safely evacuated unharmed, as authorities announced an investigation. Photos of the stalled jet at the Roberts International Airport (RIA) circulated on social media, triggering concerns about the president's media, citing airport authorities, said one of the plane's tyres had burst upon landing leaving it stranded on the a statement, the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) confirmed the "unfortunate near-accident situation" involving the presidential jet. The authority dismissed reports suggesting that the incident was caused by poor runway conditions."The runway infrastructure remains fully compliant with international aviation safety standards," the LAA said. The aircraft has since been removed from the runway and normal operations have resumed at the airport, the authorities said. "At this stage, investigation to establish the actual cause of the incident is ongoing, and the airport authority will keep the public informed," the LAA said. The Liberian presidency is yet to comment on the incident but it shared photos of Boakai arriving at the airport, where he briefly spoke to journalists without mentioning the plane scare. He had gone to Nigeria to attend the 50th anniversary of the regional Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). More BBC stories on Liberia: Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubtsHow President Joseph Boakai hopes to rid Liberia of its problemsLiberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reportingHow returning $50,000 changed a taxi driver's life Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Ambassador (Amb.) Sylla Pays Courtesy Call on Mauritania Foreign Minister
Liberia's Ambassador accredited to the Republic of Senegal, Ambassador Extraordinary&plenipotentiary Mr. Ali Sylla, has paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Salem Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. During the meeting held at the Foreign Ministry in Nouakchott on May 27, 2025, Ambassador Sylla conveyed warmest greetings to the Government and the people of Mauritania on behalf of His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai Sr., H.E. Madame Sara Beysolow Nyanti Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia. The Liberian Envoy informed the Mauritanian Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammed Salem Merzoug that his Government cherishes the cordial ties between the two countries, he recalled the humanitarian assistance offered by Liberia to the citizens of Mauritanians in the late 1950s, when it hosted a good numbers of Mauritanians in different parts of the country. At the same time, Ambassador Sylla expressed the hope that the two nations will continue to cooperate in areas of mutual concerned, while stressing the need for maintaining and elevating the relationship to reflect positive impact in the face of global challenges. Responding, the Foreign Minister of Mauritania Dr. Merzoug congratulated Ambassador Sylla and wished him well on his new assignment. He also recognized the positives roles played by Liberia in the decolonization as well as unification process of the African continent. Meanwhile, Ambassador Sylla has solicited the support of the Government of Mauritania to support Liberia's bid for the non-permanent Seat at the United Nations Security Council. The Mauritanian Foreign Minister promised to convey Liberia's request to His Excellency Mohammed Ould Cheick Mohammed Ahmed Ould Ghazouani President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The courtesy visit was graced by Mr. Richard Garnette, Commercial Attachés at the Embassy of Liberia in Dakar. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Liberia: President Isaias Afwerki laid a wreath on the tomb of Minister Woldemicael Abraha on behalf of the Eritrean Government
Liberia's Ambassador accredited to the Republic of Senegal, Ambassador Extraordinary&plenipotentiary Mr. Ali Sylla, has paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Salem Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. During the meeting held at the Foreign Ministry in Nouakchott on May 27, 2025, Ambassador Sylla conveyed warmest greetings to the Government and the people of Mauritania on behalf of His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai Sr., H.E. Madame Sara Beysolow Nyanti Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia. The Liberian Envoy informed the Mauritanian Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammed Salem Merzoug that his Government cherishes the cordial ties between the two countries, he recalled the humanitarian assistance offered by Liberia to the citizens of Mauritanians in the late 1950s, when it hosted a good numbers of Mauritanians in different parts of the country. At the same time, Ambassador Sylla expressed the hope that the two nations will continue to cooperate in areas of mutual concerned, while stressing the need for maintaining and elevating the relationship to reflect positive impact in the face of global challenges. Responding, the Foreign Minister of Mauritania Dr. Merzoug congratulated Ambassador Sylla and wished him well on his new assignment. He also recognized the positives roles played by Liberia in the decolonization as well as unification process of the African continent. Meanwhile, Ambassador Sylla has solicited the support of the Government of Mauritania to support Liberia's bid for the non-permanent Seat at the United Nations Security Council. The Mauritanian Foreign Minister promised to convey Liberia's request to His Excellency Mohammed Ould Cheick Mohammed Ahmed Ould Ghazouani President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The courtesy visit was graced by Mr. Richard Garnette, Commercial Attachés at the Embassy of Liberia in Dakar. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
