November 22
South Africa: Govt Warned of Toxic Pesticide Threat - South African News Briefs - November 22, 2024
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November 21
South Africa: Scenes From a Zama Zama Rescue
GroundUp
On Friday 15 November, as news spread that hundreds, if not thousands, of illegal miners were stuck underground without food in Stilfontein, police minister Senzo Mchunu arrived in… Read more »
Africa: Illegal Mining Clampdown in South Africa - Treating Desperate People Like Criminals Is an Injustice - Legal Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been… Read more »
November 20
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mining Week Sharpens Focus On Long-Neglected Sector
VOA
Nigeria concluded a three-day conference Wednesday to mark National Mining Week. Authorities in the West African nation have been seeking to expand investments in the mining… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Two Billion USD in Gold Revenue This Year, PM Abiy Announces
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold exploration and mining factory in Dima Woreda, Gambella Region of Ethiopia, today. Read more »
November 19
South Africa: Linen Crisis Hits Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - South African News Briefs - November 19, 2024
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Africa: 14 Days Until SIREXE 2024 - Here's What Awaits You!
InfoWire
Day -14. The countdown is on. Scheduled from November 27 to December 2, 2024, at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan, the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Praises Etno Mining for Its Significant Investment in Ethiopia
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated ETNO Mining, a Scandinavian-based gold exploration and mining company on its significant investment in Dima Woreda, Gambela Region of… Read more »
South Africa: Close to 4,000 Jobs On the Cards As China-African Precious Metals Expand Operations in North West
SAnews.gov.za
The China-African Precious Metals Company has recently opened a newly refurbished gold processing plant, which will create close to 4 000 work opportunities in Orkney in the City… Read more »
South Africa: Stilfontein's Dangerous and Desperate Illegal Mining Industry
GroundUp
Zama zamas search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels Read more »
Nigeria: Beneath the Surface - The Dark World of Illicit Tin Mining in Plateau
Premium Times
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the solid mineral sector contributed only 0.17 per cent to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2018 and 2022. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ESG Compliance to Become Mandatory in Zim Mining Industry
The Herald
The Government will next year promulgate a policy to compel mining companies to disclose their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) plans before obtaining mining title . Read more »
November 18
Mali: Australian Mining Company to Pay Mali Junta $160m for Release of CEO
RFI
Australia's Resolute Mining said Monday it has struck a deal worth $160 million (€151 million) with the military government of Mali, after the company's CEO and two other… Read more »
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Africa: Policy Dialogue - Leveraging Africa's Extractive Natural Resources for Green Transitions and Structural Transformation'
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: Policy Dialogue (virtual format) Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town to Challenge Eskom's Tariff Hike - South African News Briefs - November 18, 2024
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Somalia: Mine Explosion in Somalia's Lower Shabelle Kills Three, Injures One
Shabelle
A vehicle carrying civilians struck a landmine in the Doonka area between Wanlaweyn and Afgooye districts in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, resulting in the death of three… Read more »
South Africa: President Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Stilfontein Standoff
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to resolving the tense situation at Stilfontein in the North West, through peaceful and safe measures. Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Palladium Bets On Platinum's Future - New Mine Planned Despite Market Pressures
Daily Maverick
This is a fairly rare project for the Australian-listed company to undertake, but looming supply deficits mean the timing could be perfect. This article is free to read.Sign up for… Read more »
November 16
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Government Shields Foreign Mining Companies Accused of Exploiting Rural Communities
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT of Zimbabwe has defended foreign mining companies operating in the country saying they are adhering to the law despite growing accusations of exploitation in rural… Read more »
November 15
South Africa: In Photos - Families of Miners Underground Plea for Help
GroundUp
About a thousand Zama zamas have already been brought to the surface Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of South African Illegal Miners, Police Continue Standoff
VOA
Hundreds of illegal gold miners remained stuck underground Friday at an unused mine in South Africa that police have surrounded. South African authorities are refusing to allow… Read more »
Africa: French-Speaking African Nations Bartering Natural Resources for Russian Arms
IPS
At the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the southern coastal city of Sochi, seeking to deepen political and business ties with African… Read more »
November 14
South Africa: 'Smoke Them Out' Remark at Illegal Miners Sparks Outrage - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Parly Moves to Expedite Mines and Minerals Bill Finalization
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT is working to finalise the Mines and Minerals Bill (MMB) on the back of suspicions that some "powerful individuals" are determined to block the legal piece. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mineral-Rich Countries Must Not Remain Poor - President
The Herald
THE Government has warned against smuggling of seed, fertiliser and agrochemicals to guard against spread of pests and diseases. Read more »
Liberia: Mining - Thirty-Eight Liberian Staff of Arcelormittal Liberia Complete Essential Leadership Programs
New Republic
Thirty-eight (38) staff members of ArcelorMittal Liberia have successfully completed Cohort #2 of its SUCCEED-1 program and Cohort One of the Talent Accelerated Program (TAP),… Read more »
November 13
Niger: Niger Embraces Russia for Uranium Production Leaving France Out in the Cold
RFI
Niger has called on Russian firms to directly invest in uranium and other natural resource production, following the collapse of relations with former colonial ruler France and the… Read more »
