March 28
Liberia: Nimba Legislative Caucus Objects to Purported Petition On AML MDA Renewal
Liberian Observer
The Nimba County Legislative Caucus is calling for the verification of the purported petition drawn by some citizens and elders of Nimba calling for the renewal of the Mineral… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Slams Zimbabwe's 'Irresponsible' Mining Activities
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT has described the majority of mining activities across the country as 'irresponsible' due to the failure to adhere to basic standards that protect the environment. Read more »
March 27
Liberia: The Case Against Extension of Arcelormittal Rail Monopoly [editorial]
Liberian Observer
Section 3(e.1) of Article IX of the ArcelorMittal MDA provides that if excess capacity exists on the railroad or the Buchanan Iron Ore Port, the Government on notice to AML (the… Read more »
Nigeria: Accelerating Progress - The Future of Mining in Nigeria Has Women At Every Level
This Day
For decades, mining has been seen as a man's world, but in Nigeria, women are changing that narrative. Though they make up only 18 per cent of the formal mining workforce, their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mining Firm Empowers Locals
The Herald
Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) has launched an ambitious skills transfer programme aimed at equipping locals with critical expertise to drive economic growth and foster sustainable… Read more »
Liberia: Mines & Energy Ministry Clamping Down On Illicit Mining
New Republic
As the Ministry of Mines and Energy continues its clampdown on all acts of illicit and illegal mining, two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Belle-Yalla, Gbarpolu County,… Read more »
March 26
Eritrea: Eritrea's Mining Sector - Government Policy, Progress to-Date & Future Prospects
Shabait
Across the vast timeline of history, the presence and control of mineral resources have remained at the kernel or heartbeat of both intra-state and international rivalries,… Read more »
March 25
Africa: China Driving Regional Conflict & Child Labor in Africa's Gold and Cobalt Industry [press release]
U.S. House of Representatives
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) controversial actions in Africa’s mining sector and its damage to human rights, exacerbation of labor exploitation and regional… Read more »
Zimbabwe: TB in Mining Sector Demands Urgent Action
The Herald
Mining is a cornerstone of the Zimbabwean economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and providing livelihoods for thousands of workers. Read more »
Liberia: Is Liberia's Abundance of Resources a Curse? [opinion]
Liberian Observer
In Liberia, the bounty of natural resources -- including iron ore, gold, diamonds, rubber, round logs, crude palm oil, and palm kernel oil -- has regrettably proven to be more of a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Operation Vala Umgodi - SAPS Arrest Undocumented Zimbabweans, Seize Illegal Mining Equipment
New Zimbabwe
A large group of undocumented foreign nationals Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi are expected to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrate's Court in Tlhabane in the North West. Read more »
March 24
Zimbabwe: Deaths, Cover-Ups and Bribes At Zimbabwe's Lawless Redwing Mine
GroundUp
Thousands of artisanal gold miners toil in the dirt in a mine controlled by political elites Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaian Journalists Attacked By Military, Illegal Miners in Separate Incidents
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ghanaian authorities to investigate and hold accountable military officers and suspected illegal miners accused of attacking a total… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Tours Arcelormittal Nimba Operations, Applauds Progress As Host Communities Endorse Expansion
FrontPageAfrica
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Malawi: Furious Gemstone Exporters Demand Immediate End to 'Reckless' Export Ban, Threaten Action
Nyasa Times
Malawi's gemstone exporters have issued a scathing ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate lifting of what they call a crippling and "reckless" ban on mineral exports… Read more »
March 21
Zambia: Communities Living Near Zambian Copper Mines Take Legal Action Against Mining Giant First Quantum Minerals Over Alleged Involuntary Resettlement of Thousands of People [press release]
Leigh Day
Villagers from farming and fishing communities in Zambia are taking legal action against Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) claiming the company effectively… Read more »
Liberia: Government Directs Aml to Grant Ivanhoe Atlantic Access for Environmental Study
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia has taken a decisive step toward implementing its multiuser rail policy by formally requesting that ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) grant access to Ivanhoe… Read more »
March 20
Ghana: War On Galamsey Intensifies - 60 Excavators Seized! ...Small-Scale Mining Licences Issued After December 7, 2024 Revoked - Buah
Ghanaian Times
Sixty excavators used by illegal miners have been confiscated by the Anti-Galamsey Taskforce as part of the operations to rid the country of illegal miners. Read more »
Ghana: Stick to Resolve to Stop Galamsey!! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
Our lead story today talks about some instances affirming the resolve of the Mahama administration to win the fight against galamsey, a resolve The Ghanaian Times holds in high… Read more »
Sudan: Chairing By Al-Burhan, the Supreme Council for Oil, Energy, and Mining Holds Its First Meeting
SNA
The Supreme Council for Oil, Energy, and Mining held its first meeting on Wednesday, chaired by President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, and… Read more »
March 19
Ghana: Acquisition of Ghana Bauxite Company Limited By Oplc Followed Due Diligence - Gbcl
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBCL) says the acquisition of 80 per cent stake in the Company by Ofori-Poku Company Limited (OPCL) was carried out transparently, adhering to… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Chiefs and Citizens Rally for Arcelormittal's Expansion
Liberian Investigator
Chiefs, elders, and citizens from the communities hosting ArcelorMittal Liberia's operations in Nimba County have thrown their weight behind the extension of the company's… Read more »
March 18
Namibia: Namibia 3 Weeks Away From First Green Iron Production
Namibian
Hyiron Oshivela is set to produce its first green iron ore in three weeks after the company announced the successful production of green hydrogen last week. Read more »
South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Tragedy Was a Consequence of SA's Porous Borders, Says Police Minister
Daily Maverick
Calling illegal immigration a 'huge problem', Senzo Mchunu told Parliament: 'The overall fundamental issue is border management'. Read more »
Liberia: Bong County - Residents Erect Roadblocks to Prevent Mining Operations
New Dawn
Citizens of Behquelleh Clan in Jorquelleh District #3 have erected roadblocks demanding that the Gold Mining Company operating in the area sign an MoU with them. Read more »
