September 18
Africa: '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 »
Zimbabwe: 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 »
Zimbabwe: 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 »
September 17
South Africa: 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 »
South Africa: 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 »
Zimbabwe: 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 »
September 16
Ghana: 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 »
Ghana: Chinese Ambassador's Advice Critical to Galamsey Fight
Ghanaian Times
Public anger against illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey, keeps growing in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 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 »
Nigeria: Neveah Limited Repays All Series Under Its N20 Billion Commercial Paper Programme
This Day
Neveah Limited, a leading commodity trading company specializing in the export of solid minerals and agricultural products, is pleased to announce the redemption of its N1.9… Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: 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 »
September 12
Liberia: 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 »
South Africa: Villagers Live Next to a Platinum Mine, but Have No Jobs
GroundUp
Residents of Limpopo's Barok Ba Nkwana and Atok villages demand government speak to the mine on their behalf Read more »
Ghana: 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 »
Tanzania: 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 »
September 11
Liberia: 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 »
Ghana: National Campaign Against Galamsey a Must!! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
The Ghanaian Times is highly elated that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) have joined… Read more »
Ghana: Galamsey Menace - Pressure Mounts On Govt to Combat Illegal Mining ...As Asantehene, Utag, Gba Add Voice for Prompt Action
Ghanaian Times
Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water supply, environment, health… Read more »
September 10
Africa: African Nations Boost Gold Reserves Amid Economic Uncertainty
VOA
Central banks in Africa are turning to gold to protect themselves from economic and geopolitical instability and to diversify their financial portfolios. Read more »
Africa: How Can Africa Make the Most of Its Minerals?
New Times
A boom in Africa's transition minerals - those minerals that are used in technologies linked to the transition to renewable energy - is coming but some resource-rich African… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Is Africa's Largest Gold Producer, but It Has an Illegal Mining Issue - 5 Essential Reads [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghana is one of the world's gold hotspots. It is Africa's largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana's… Read more »
Egypt: Anglogold Gets Egypt's Sukari Mine in $2.5B Centamin Acquisition
Daba Finance
AngloGold Ashanti has agreed to acquire Centamin Plc in a deal valued at £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion), as gold prices surge, prompting miners to expand. The acquisition gives… Read more »
Ghana: Galamsey Menace - Govt Secures Conviction of 76 Galamseyers, Including 18 Foreigners
Ghanaian Times
Even though there is still room for more to be done in prosecuting illegal mining offences, the state has achieved some success in convictions and sentencing of the accused in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Eyes $2bn in Annual Mineral Export Earnings By 2029
New Times
The Rwandan government has set a target of about $2.2 billion in annual mineral exports by 2029, up from $1.1 billion generated in 2023. Read more »
September 09
South Africa: Man Arrested for Mine Access via House Floor - South African News Briefs - September 09, 2024
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