August 30
Senegal: Senegal Seeks to Reign in Polluting Illegal Gold Mining Along Mali Border
Senegal has suspended mining activities along the Falémé river, which forms part of its southeastern border with Mali, in a bid to preserve the environment and… Read more »
July 07
Senegal: Senegal Sets Out to Secure Fairer Partnerships in Mining Sector
Senegal's recently elected president, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, has promised to renegotiate mining, gas and oil contracts signed with foreign companies. At a top-level summit in… Read more »
June 25
Niger: Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
Niger has confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines has returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano. Read more »
June 21
Niger: France's Orano Loses Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine in Niger
Niger has removed the mining permit of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, highlighting tensions between… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Dozens in Attack On Nigerian Mining Community
Gunmen on motorbikes stormed a mining community in central Nigeria, killing up to 40 people and torching homes, residents said, in the latest violence to hit a region troubled by… Read more »
April 25
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-Torn East
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers… Read more »
April 04
Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Announces Audit of Oil, Gas and Mining Sectors
In his first speech to the nation since his election as president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said one of his first policy moves would be to audit the country's oil, gas and… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Long Road for DRC As it Renegotiates Minerals Deal With China
A massive "resource for infrastructure" deal between China and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been criticised by Kinshasa as immensely favourable to its Chinese partners.… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: President Tshisekedi Seeks to Improve Minerals Deal On China Trip
The president of minerals-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, is in China where he is likely to push to formally overhaul and seal a $6 billion… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Australian Company Makes Major Gas Find in Northeastern Zimbabwe
An Australian oil and gas exploration company says it has found high quality natural gas deposits in northeastern Zimbabwe, after months of exploration. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Central African Republic: China's President Xi Jinping Wants Mine Workers' Killers 'Severely' Punished
Nine Chinese mine workers were killed in an attack in the Central African Republic, sparking a rare call on Monday from China's President Xi Jinping for the perpetrators to be… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: Stop Choking Africa, Pope Says During DR Congo Service
Presiding over a Mass in the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Wednesday, Pope Francis urged the nation's people to forgive those who have harmed them and denounced the "poison of… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Niger: French Uranium Mine Leaves 20 Million Tonnes of Radioactive Waste in Niger
Niger's northern town of Arlit has been left wallowing in 20 million tonnes of radioactive waste after a uranium mine run by French company Orano (formerly Areva) closed down.… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Swiss Mining Giant Glencore to Pay U.S.$180 Million to DRC Over Graft Claims
Glencore said Monday it has agreed to pay $180 million (€170 million) to the Democratic Republic of Congo to cover corruption allegations, the latest payment in a series of… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Sudan: How Russian Mercenaries Colluded With Khartoum Regime to Exploit Sudan's Gold
An investigation has found evidence that the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary force with ties to the Kremlin, colluded with political and military powers in Sudan to exploit the… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Zambia: Lawsuit Demands Justice for Zambians 'Poisoned' By Lead Mine
A class action lawsuit targeting mining giant Anglo American over alleged health problems caused by lead mines in central Zambia will hear who can participate in the case in… Read more »