TSX-listed Iamgold has been granted a mining permit for the Boto gold project, in Senegal. The mining permit is valid for an initial 20-year period and positions the project for a development decision and eventual production.Work was under way to obtain approvals for the next steps, supporting either a decision to proceed to full construction or further derisk prior to construction approval, COO and president Gord Stothart commented in a statement on Monday. Boto is one of Iamgold's most advanced growth projects, being able to produce an average 160 000 oz/y of gold during the first six years of operation. The mine ... (full story)