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May 08
South Africa: Coal Mine Accused of Making 'Manifestly Scurrilous' Allegations Against Opponents
GroundUp
A coalition against mining in the Mabola Protected Environment want "scandalous" and "irrelevant" claims struck from court record Read more »
Africa: Artisanal Mining Key to Africa's Development
Times of Zambia
HARNESSING the potential of Artisanal Small Scale Miners (ASM) is key in developing Africa's mineral sector and improving the livelihoods of its people. Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Seeks Senate Support for Exploration Funding [press release]
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has solicited the support of the Senate for an increase in funding for the ministry to enhance its capacity to carry out… Read more »
Liberia: SDI Lauds Boakai for Brutal Stance Against Western Cluster
Liberian Observer
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) has lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his recent rebuke of Western Cluster Liberia Limited activities in the country--taking an… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Akpabio Laments State of Nigeria's Mining Sector
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio said foreign miners benefit more from the nation's solid minerals than Nigerians. Read more »
May 06
Namibia: Concerns Raised Over G7 Diamond Routing Through Belgium
Namibian
Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has shared president Nangolo Mbumba's concerns over the implications of new G7 regulations requiring all non-Russian diamonds destined for G7… Read more »
May 02
Ghana: Government Ready for Chinese Investment in Improving Green Mineral Development - Lands Minister
GhanaToday
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, has called on the Chinese government and businesses to partner in the sustainable development of Ghana's green… Read more »
May 01
South Africa: Village Activists Take Marikana Mining Company to Court
GroundUp
Tharisa Mines is trying to gag us, say Oridile Kgatea and Rodney Kotsedi Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Rwanda: Mine Workers' Written Contracts Increase, Safety Still Key Concern
New Times
As Rwanda celebrates Labour Day on May 1, the mine workers' union said that currently, 34 per cent of mine workers in Rwanda have written contracts, although they are still facing… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Places 'Mining Cartel Ringleader' On Its Radar
Liberian Observer
Gao Feng, a Chinese national, dubbed the "Real Minister", due to his significant sway within the mining sector of the country, has come under the radar of the Liberian Senate, with… Read more »
Nigeria: 'It's Economic Diversification', Nans Lauds Ongoing Mining Sector Reforms
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the ongoing reforms in Nigeria's mining sector and commends the Ministry for their efforts in diversifying the… Read more »
April 30
Botswana: Botswana's Diamond Industry Gets Boost Amid Global Uncertainty
VOA
Botswana's diamond trade is on the rise despite industry uncertainty over efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers has relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to… Read more »
Namibia: Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
New Era
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating… Read more »
Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake
Premium Times
Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »
April 29
Africa: Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Africa Renewal
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the "orphans" of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a "residual… Read more »
April 26
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
Capital FM
Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences. Read more »
April 25
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-Torn East
RFI
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers… Read more »
April 24
Liberia: Liberia Mines - 'Illegal' Miner Sues Villagers
New Republic
The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave alleging armed robbery and terroristic threat. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Illicit Miner Sues Villagers, Exposing His Own Crimes
Liberian Observer
The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave: armed robbery and terroristic threat. Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Six Key Proposed Changes to Rwanda's Mineral Tax Law
New Times
Rwanda is seeking to amend its mineral tax law with a view to to promote value addition for higher revenues and discourage the exportation of the valuable natural substances in raw… Read more »
Zambia: Zambian Lead Poisoning Claimants Win Permission to Appeal Class Action Against Anglo American
Children of Kabwe
On Friday, April 19 The Johannesburg High Court granted permission to appeal an earlier ruling denying class action certification for 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia. Read more »
Nigeria: Illicit Mining, External Funding Fueling Terrorism in Africa - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has sounded the alarm over the inextricable link between illegal mining operations and the financing of terrorist activities across Africa. Read more »
April 19
Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
Ghanaian Times
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be… Read more »
April 18
Angola: Mineral Resources Minister Defends Sustainable Gold Exploration
ANGOP
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, on Thursday, in central Huambo province, defended the need for a sustainable gold exploration, with the… Read more »
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