Gold mining in Tanzania is taking a dip as the electricity shortages plaguing the country, impacts on the industry. Read more »

With three years to go to the Millennium Development Goals' target of 2015, the debate should perhaps move to what kind of targets should be set for the future, writes IRIN. Read more »

President Armando Guebuza told an audience at the Royal Institute of International Affairs that the government make rules for mining although it has a lot to learn in order to ... Read more »

Nigeria's Zamfara state continues to bury children dying from lead poisoning that is allegedly the result of illegal gold mining activity in the state. Read more »

Regional Experts are gathered in Luanda to analyse and prepare the agenda for the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of Ministers of Health, Mining and Employment. Read more »

"African economies continue to show resilience" making it one of the fastest growing developing regions despite a weakening global economy, says a World Bank report. Read more »

Mining is an integral part of the economy and the government says it will try to improve communication with the mining industry. Read more »

The Israeli pilot who was allegedly found with U.S.$2 million worth of diamonds pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of the gems and entry into Zimbabwe by evasion. Read more »

South Africa faces competition in attracting investors who are identifying and creating opportunities in other parts of the continent. Read more »

An industry expert says having such a fund would help the country to effectively manage profits generated from oil and other natural resources. Read more »