BURKINA FASO AWARDS GOLD MINE PERMIT TO RUSSIA'S NORDGOLD. (PHOTO).

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 Burkina Faso awards gold mine permit to Russia's Nordgold Burkina Faso has granted an industrial mining licence to Russian miner Nordgold for a gold project, the West African government said, aiming to capitalise on record-high gold prices to strengthen an economy hit by insecurity. The move signals deepening economic ties between Russia and Burkina Faso, as the junta that seized power in 2022 continues its pivot away from traditional Western allies towards Moscow, Reuters reported. The Niou gold deposit, located in the Kourweogo province of Burkina's Plateau-Central region, covers 52.8 square kilometres (20.4 square miles) within the exploration licence area held by Jilbey Burkina, which is now owned by Nordgold. Nordgold already operates the Bissa and Bouly mines. The council of ministers said late Thursday that the Niou mine was expected to yield approximately 20.22 metric tons of gold over its eight-year lifetime. Jilbey Burkina will retain an 85% stake in the project, whi...
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SUPER BOWL CHAMPION 'JACOBY JONES' DEAD AT 40.(PHOTO).

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 Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones dead at 40



Former NFL wide receiver and kick return specialist Jacoby Jones has died. He was 40.


The Baltimore Sun reported Jones passing on Sunday, citing an NFL source with direct knowledge of the situation.


Jones spent his final three NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, but he will be remembered for his heroics in Super Bowl XLVII. 


Jones hauled in a 56-yard touchdown pass during the game. He opened the second half with a 108-yard kickoff, which helped lift the Ravens to a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers.


Details surrounding Jones' death have not yet been made available. 


The Houston Texans drafted Jones in the third round in 2007. Aside from the Texans and Ravens, Jones had stints with the Steelers and Chargers organizations.


This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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