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 »
Botswana's Diamond Industry Gets Boost Amid Global Uncertainty
VOA
Botswana's diamond trade is on the rise despite industry uncertainty over efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers has relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
New Era
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating… Read more »
HPX Completes Technical Due Diligence On St John River Iron Ore Licenses
Liberian Observer
-- Financial due diligence underway with anticipated completion in 2nd quarter 2024; St John River licenses previously owned by BHP and cover a combined area of almost 250 km2… Read more »
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 »
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 »