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May 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
VOA
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
May 15
Ghana: Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
Accra Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes
Premium Times
EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Punishment for Landowners Who Permit Illegal Mining Activities
New Times
Landowners who allow persons without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk being punished if a related provision in a new draft law on mining and quarry… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils New Initiative to Boost Mining Sector, Attract Global Investors
This Day
To boost ease of doing business in the mining sector, the federal government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision… Read more »
Nigeria: Vizo Unveils Revolutionary Gold Trading, Bill Settlement, Virtual Trading App
This Day
Precious Ugwuzor A comprehensive, safe, and secured application for digital assets management and trading of actual gold has debuted on play store and iOS. It is called Vizo,… Read more »
May 14
Namibia: Govt Engages Unesco, Atomic Energy Agency On Uranium Mining in Omaheke
Namibian
The government has requested advice and technical assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and the International Atomic Energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors
Premium Times
The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »
Nigeria: Reform Nigeria's Mining Sector
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu's recent remarks at the counter-terrorism summit in Abuja served as a sobering wake-up call regarding the inextricable link between illegal mining operations… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Blanket Mine Gold Output Jumps 6pc
The Herald
Caledonia Mining Corporation Blanket Mine's gold production for the 2024 first quarter jumped 6 percent to 17 050 ounces compared to the same quarter in the prior year on the back… Read more »
May 11
Angola: Angola At Kimberley Process Meeting
ANGOP
An Angolan delegation will participate, from the 13th to the 17th of this month, in the Interim Meeting of the Kimberley Process, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
May 09
Ghana: Mercury Elimination Crucial to Ghana
Ghanaian Times
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged small-scale miners to stop applying methods that involve the use of mercury, and adopt modern techniques, to protect human lives… Read more »
May 08
Africa: South Africa's Plan to Move Away From Coal - 8 Steps to Make It Succeed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The South African government's Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power… Read more »
South Africa: Coal Mine Accused of Making 'Manifestly Scurrilous' Allegations Against Opponents
GroundUp
A coalition against mining in the Mabola Protected Environment want "scandalous" and "irrelevant" claims struck from court record Read more »
Africa: Artisanal Mining Key to Africa's Development
Times of Zambia
HARNESSING the potential of Artisanal Small Scale Miners (ASM) is key in developing Africa's mineral sector and improving the livelihoods of its people. Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Seeks Senate Support for Exploration Funding [press release]
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has solicited the support of the Senate for an increase in funding for the ministry to enhance its capacity to carry out… Read more »
Liberia: SDI Lauds Boakai for Brutal Stance Against Western Cluster
Liberian Observer
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) has lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his recent rebuke of Western Cluster Liberia Limited activities in the country--taking an… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Akpabio Laments State of Nigeria's Mining Sector
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio said foreign miners benefit more from the nation's solid minerals than Nigerians. Read more »
May 06
Namibia: Concerns Raised Over G7 Diamond Routing Through Belgium
Namibian
Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has shared president Nangolo Mbumba's concerns over the implications of new G7 regulations requiring all non-Russian diamonds destined for G7… Read more »
May 02
Ghana: Government Ready for Chinese Investment in Improving Green Mineral Development - Lands Minister
GhanaToday
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the Chinese government and businesses to partner in the sustainable development of Ghana's green… Read more »
May 01
South Africa: Village Activists Take Marikana Mining Company to Court
GroundUp
Tharisa Mines is trying to gag us, say Oridile Kgatea and Rodney Kotsedi Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Rwanda: Mine Workers' Written Contracts Increase, Safety Still Key Concern
New Times
As Rwanda celebrates Labour Day on May 1, the mine workers' union said that currently, 34 per cent of mine workers in Rwanda have written contracts, although they are still facing… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Places 'Mining Cartel Ringleader' On Its Radar
Liberian Observer
Gao Feng, a Chinese national, dubbed the "Real Minister", due to his significant sway within the mining sector of the country, has come under the radar of the Liberian Senate, with… Read more »
Nigeria: 'It's Economic Diversification', Nans Lauds Ongoing Mining Sector Reforms
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the ongoing reforms in Nigeria's mining sector and commends the Ministry for their efforts in diversifying the… Read more »
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