March 19
Congo-Kinshasa: Transparency Issues in Cobalt Mining
Child labor and collapsing tunnels in DR Congo's cobalt mines are bringing electric cars and other vehicles into disrepute. But the push for transparency along the country's cobalt… Read more »
February 08
Central Africa: Lobito Corridor - Hoping to Break China's Grip On African Ore
Central Africa hopes to revive a trade route from colonial times. Europe and the US support the ambitious plans by DR Congo, Angola and Zambia to shore up green energy resources --… Read more »
January 17
Senegal: The Downside of Senegal's Gold Rush
People from all over West Africa are working on gold mines along Senegal's border with Mali. The mining is a much-needed economic boon for the region. But mounting instability in… Read more »
December 11, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Prepares to Navigate a Coal-Free Future
South Africa has for decades relied on coal to generate its electricity. The country's transition plan will cost billions and put jobs at risk. But is there a light at the end of… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Africa: Lithium Mining Reveals Dark Side of Green Energy
The new rush for lithium in Africa risks fueling corruption and harming local communities and the environment, investigations have shown. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Aims to Tap Into the Global Lithium Market
For years, Africa's largest economy relied mainly on oil, but now wants to boost its mining industry. Nigeria wants to bank on the booming global lithium market. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nation Wants to Move Up the Battery Supply Chain
The African country aims to process its own raw materials rather than simply exporting them. To succeed, the country needs roads, electricity and skilled workers. Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: At Least 20 Mine Staff Die in Bus Crash - Reports
A bus carrying employees from a diamond mine in Limpopo reportedly collided with a lorry. Road safety is a critical challenge in South Africa, despite the country's advanced road… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Niger: Does Europe Need Niger's Uranium?
Will the lights go out in Europe if Niger were to prevent France from mining more of its uranium? DW asked experts in Niger and Europe about the energy supply chain in the wake of… Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: 31 Dead in Methane Blast At Disused Gold Mine
Although the blast took place over a month ago, details are only now being revealed. Authorities said the victims are believed to be "zama zamas," or illegal miners, from the tiny… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Sudan: Russia's Wagner Group and the Grab for Power and Gold
Russian mercenaries appear to be working closely with the military junta in Sudan. Billions of dollars have allegedly been circumvented in exchange for political and military… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Senegal: Women Risk Health and Safety to Find Gold in Senegal
Bantako, a small Senegalese village, discovered gold in 2008. Many women travel from neighboring countries to work there, but often find themselves victims of sexual exploitation… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Central African Republic: Several Killed in Attack On Chinese Mine
Nine Chinese nationals died when gunmen stormed a mine in the Central African Republic. Rebels suspected of the attack have denied their involvement and blamed Russia's Wagner… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: Why Continent Bleeds Diamond Revenues
Africa holds mineral wealth with diverse commodities that are sought after the world over. In the diamond industry, revenues elude local communities despite multilateral… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Investigating the Human Cost of 'Conflict Gold'
A DW journalist has been given unprecedented access to rebel-controlled gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Miners and civilians are forced to risk their lives, while… Read more »
September 11, 2022
South Africa: Dormant Diamond Mine Bursts, Causes Deadly Flood
The burst diamond mine flooded a residential area, causing a power outage in the town of Jagersfontein and the evacuation of several residents. The now dormant mine was once owned… Read more »
August 16, 2022
South Africa: 'I Saw Death. It Was Coming to Me' - 10 Years Since Marikana Massacre
A decade after 34 striking miners were gunned down by police in Marikana, South Africa, most of the victims and their families complain that nobody has been prosecuted, nor have… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Angola: Miners Find Giant Pink Diamond, Dubbed The Lulo Rose
Australia's Lucapa diamond company said on Wednesday that miners at a site in Angola had found a 170-carat pink diamond, dubbed the Lulo Rose. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: China Beats Competition to Secure Lithium Source
A major mining company in Zimbabwe has agreed to start shipping a lithium-containing rock called spodumene concentrate from its facilities to China next year. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Africa: Glencore Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Bribery At African Oil Operations
Glencore Energy on Tuesday admitted to paying over $28 million (€26.5 million) in bribes across five African countries to secure preferential access to oil and generate… Read more »