The government banned exports of mineral concentrates and ores for metallic minerals such as gold, copper, nickel and silver in March 2017, saying the decision was meant to ensure ... Read more »
"The plunder of mining royalties may be the most appalling tale of corruption and maladministration in a country where such tales abound," a local corruption watchdog has said. Read more »
An Irish medical project has made history by registering the world's first 'blockchain baby' in Tanzania in a project that has allowed for a baby to be born via the instrumental ... Read more »
Cobalt is a key component in batteries for electric cars, phones and laptops, and DRC provides more than half of the global supply. But here's the problem, tens of thousands of ... Read more »
Former local government minister Saviour Kasukuwere had filed a court application to get his passport back for a "business trip" to South Africa. Kasukuwere says he could play a ... Read more »
Efforts by the National Environment Management Authority to reclaim occupied riparian land in Nairobi has seen the demoltion of the Java House outlet in Kileleshwa. Read more »
Mining now contributes around 4.8% to the GDP, up from 3.5%, attributed to new stringent laws and regulations. This includes two new laws on mining that give the government the ... Read more »
Developing the agriculture sector is seen by Nigeria's government as a key way to move the economy away from reliance on oil production. The government embarked on an Anchor ... Read more »
Companies have started using blockchain technology to track the supply chain minerals to ensure those from conflit-hit Democratic Republic of Congo are blocked. Read more »
East Africa Metals Inc, a Vancouver-based, mineral exploration company focused on exploration and development projects, has announced positive results from preliminary economic ... Read more »
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