June 30
Liberia: Mining - Bea Mountain Distributes Food to Elderly People
New Republic
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation through its Community Relations Department (CRD) has completed the distribution of food items and cash as part of support to elders within the three… Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Gold Miners Urged to Dump Mercury Use
Observer
More than 31,000 artisanal gold miners in Uganda, with a huge percentage of them women, in collaboration with Planet Gold Uganda and Global Rights Alert, are working towards… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Mining Pit Collapse - Over 30 Still Trapped, 3 Weeks After
Daily Trust
4 mutilated bodies recovered in 2 days Operation done manually - Victims' families Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Nigerian Military Academy Initiation Goes Viral With False Claim It Shows 'Africans Selling Africans' to Work in DRC Mines
Africa Check
Video of Nigerian military academy initiation goes viral with false claim it shows 'Africans selling Africans' to work in DRC mines Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Court Sets Aside Forensic Audit Report Incriminating Former NSSA Boss
New Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court has set aside a ruling of the Supreme Court upholding a forensic audit report linking former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairperson Robin… Read more »
Liberia: Maryland Shuts Down Four Mining Companies
New Dawn
On several occasions, the residents alleged, the Chinese nationals mining in that area allegedly extended an apology for violating the community's tradition. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Raids Illegal Mining Sites, Arrests Seven Miners, Women in Minna
This Day
Officials of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources have raided several illegal mining sites in Minna the state capital during which seven male illegal miners and " several… Read more »
Angola: Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Advertise Mining Potential
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correa Victor, reaffirmed Thursday the country's continued commitment to promote and advertise the potential and business… Read more »
June 26
South Africa: Shell Didn't Consult Communities Properly About Mining the Wild Coast - but How Much Legal Protection Do South Africans Have? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by Shell, Impact Africa and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to overturn a High Court judgment… Read more »
South Africa: Namaqualand Community Raises the Alarm Over Copper Mining in Their Small Town
GroundUp
The Department of Mineral Resources will visit Concordia in July to assess the mine's compliance with dust mitigation and other issues Read more »
Uganda: Striking Gold, Bitcoin Mining and Energy Exploration in Uganda [opinion]
Observer
On May 23, 2018, Uganda hosted the first-ever African Blockchain Conference, and crypto-currency was among the discussion topics. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's $5m From Gold, Mirror On Mining Sector Leakage
Daily Trust
A proud minister of solid minerals development, Dele Alake, had the honour of presenting to President Bola Tinubu Nigeria's gold bars, produced through the efforts of our artisanal… Read more »
June 25
Niger: Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
RFI
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 »
Botswana: Botswana Is Africa's Top Mining Destination
The Patriot
Botswana has once again emerged as the top mining jurisdiction from both global and African perspective having ranked in the top 10 of best mining destination in the world and… Read more »
South Africa: Mining Needs More Regulation, According to South Africans - Survey [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has large reserves of coal, gold, manganese and platinum. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prospect to Evaluate Viability of New Projects
The Herald
Prospect Resources says it will soon undertake a comprehensive review of the potential to commercialise its lithium projects in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Read more »
June 24
Liberia: ArcelorMittal Announces Michiel Van Der Merwe To Be New CEO of ArcelorMittal Liberia [press release]
ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal Liberia announces the appointment of Michiel Van Der Merwe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for ArcelorMittal Liberia, who will begin his tenure on 1 July… Read more »
June 21
Niger: France's Orano Loses Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine in Niger
RFI
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 »
June 20
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Promises to Ban Mining in Forest Reserves
Accra Times
On a campaign tour in the Ashanti Region, the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to protect Ghana's forest reserves by banning mining activities in these areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Revokes French Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine
Daily Trust
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted… Read more »
Uganda: Nyamutoro to Illegal Miners - Intimidation Won't Work On Me
Nile Post
Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has warned illegal miners, asserting that she remains unwavering in her efforts to streamline the mineral sector,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Communities Issue Ultimatum to Mining Firm Over Alleged Illegal Operation
Leadership
The people of Amba and Agaza communities of Kokona local government area in Nasarawa State have issued an ultimatum to a mining company, Timadex Geomin Consult Limited for… Read more »
Liberia: Gbarpolu Superintendent Alarms Illicit Mining
New Dawn
Gbarpolu County Superintendent Sam K. Zinnah decries the proliferation of illicit mining activities in the county, which do not benefit the people of Gbarpulo or the Government of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinese Investor Buys 51pc Stake in Coal Mine
The Herald
Contango Holdings has entered an agreement to sell 51 percent of its shareholding in Muchesu Coal Mine in Binga to a Chinese investor while the United Kingdom firm will retain a 24… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Sanctions On Russian Diamonds - Good or Bad for Africa?
DW
Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. But not all countries are happy about the ban. Read more »