Lithium Mining in Zimbabwe - a Story of Loss for One Community [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Lithium is an essential component of electric vehicle batteries, which are becoming more important as the world moves to a low-carbon energy future. Large deposits of lithium exist… Read more »
'Absolutely Ridiculous' - Zombie Mines Multiply in SA's Opaque Coal Sector [analysis]
African Arguments
African Arguments visited ten "active" coal mines around Ermelo in South Africa. Three were abandoned, and had been for years according to locals. Read more »
UK Pledges U.S.$5.5 Million for Demining Efforts in Zimbabwe
263Chat
The United Kingdom has announced an additional USD 5.5 million in funding to aid landmine clearance in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central provinces. Read more »
South Africa's Move to Green Energy Was Slowed Down By Govt to Protect Coal Mining [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Part of the… Read more »
Mining Companies Join SAPS in the Fight Against Illicit Mining in the Northern Cape [press release]
SAPS
The Operation Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary team in the Northern Cape, has welcomed the support from mining companies within the Francis Baard and Namakwa districts. Read more »
EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining
Premium Times
According to the EFCC, the group allegedly operated at an illegal mining site where they were extracting ilmenite, a mineral composed of titanium-iron oxide. Read more »
HPX Expands Footprint in Liberia With Acquisition of Major Iron Ore Licenses
Liberian Observer
HPX (High Power Exploration), a U.S.-based mining company, has made a significant move in West Africa by completing the acquisition of the St. John River iron ore licenses in… Read more »
Govt Seizes 15.78kgs of Smuggled Gold At Dar Port
Daily News
Dar es Salaam Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, has announced that the government has successfully seized 15.78 kilogrammes of smuggled gold at Dar es Salaam Port. Read more »
Organised Labour, Associations, CSOs Join Call to Combat Illegal Mining
Ghanaian Times
The demand for an urgent crack down on illegal mining (galamsey) in the country continues to gain momentum by the day, as at least 10 more groups join the advocacy with fresh… Read more »
Mining Industry in Trouble
Lesotho Times
...as massive job losses loom Read more »
Death Toll Rises to Seven After Police Swoop On Informal Gold Miners
GroundUp
Some miners have already gone back to work to earn money and repatriate the bodies of their colleagues Read more »
Combatting Illegal Mining - Stay Away From Galamsey!! ...Chinese Ambassador Admonishes Compatriots
Ghanaian Times
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, has asked Chinese residents in Ghana to stay away from illegal mining activities in the country popularly called (galamsey). Read more »
Prepaid Power Can Secure Supply to Small Miners - ZMF
The Herald
THE Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has urged its members to migrate to the prepaid smart metering electricity billing system to avoid worsening the power supply situation and… Read more »
House Reviews New Royalties Law On Iron Ore, Gold, Betting Winnings, Others
Liberian Observer
Members of the House of Representatives are reviewing a new draft law to put royalties on iron ore, gold, and other base metals (non-Concessional); as well as Withholding taxes on… Read more »
Zimbabwe Aims to Maximize Gold Revenue Amid Global Demand Surge
New Zimbabwe
MINES ministry has launched the 2024 Second Gold Mobilisation exercise, aimed at ensuring compliance and maximizing revenue from the gold mining sector. Read more »