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Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow expressed optimism about finalizing negotiations with Mali’s ruling government on a revised mining code before year’s end. Discussions regarding regulatory updates for the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex—a major gold site in Mali—have been ongoing for several months. As the government seeks to bolster revenue from the...

The recent Election Day was a game-changer for the crypto industry, and no one benefited more than Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong. On Wednesday, Coinbase shares soared by an unprecedented 31% as investors rallied around the company’s successful push to elect pro-crypto candidates. Fairshake, a Coinbase-supported political action committee, reported that...

Shares of Tencent Holdings have soared by 49% over the past year, largely due to a resurgence in China’s gaming industry. This increase propelled chairman and CEO Ma Huateng—also known as Pony Ma—to become the top dollar gainer in China, adding $14.7 billion to his wealth and bringing his net...

Think the CEO and COO/Second-in-Command don’t need clearly defined roles? Think again! Lack of clarity at the top contributes to: Misunderstandings that confuse your employees and result in project delays. Tripping over each other because you are both doing the same task (a massive waste of time and resources). Missed...

Investment, whether in money, time, or effort, is a journey that requires patience and a long-term strategy. Those who rush and expect quick results often end up disappointed, as true gains do not come in an instant but through continuous effort, patience, and foresight. Contrary to what most believe, the...

After a seven-week work stoppage, tens of thousands of striking Boeing machinists voted on Monday to accept a new contract offer, officially ending the strike. The machinists voted with 59% in favor of the agreement, signaling a return to work as soon as Nov. 6, with all employees required to...

Here’s the shocking truth …  C-level leaders simply don’t think enough! Contrary to popular belief, high-level executives don’t spend enough time using their noggins to think about the future, ideate new strategies, or clearly understand a complex topic to make the best decision possible. Based on my decades of leadership...

We’re in a race we’ll never fully win, but we can’t afford to stop running. With industries evolving at breakneck speed—thanks largely to the rise of AI—the skills gap is widening faster than ever and there’s an urgent need to close that gap.  The World Economic Forum has even declared...

Nigeria’s wealthiest individuals, including billionaires Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Abdulsamad Rabiu, have refined investment strategies that reflect both their acumen and the multifaceted Nigerian economy. UBS data recently highlighted a 19.7% increase in national wealth attributed to these three titans, underscoring their impact on the economy. Key Strategies Nigerian...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly turning to fractional general counsel (FGC) services to access high-quality legal expertise without the overhead costs of full-time counsel. An FGC is a highly experienced, C-suite-trusted business advisor who provides “get to yes” legal advice and services on...