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July 25
South Africa: Emphasising Pragmatism Can Usher in a Bold New Era for South African Mining
Daily Maverick
Strong state intervention in the post-apartheid South African economy has more often than not failed to achieve the desired results. The new Government of National Unity can… Read more »
July 24
Namibia: Namibia Bemoans Popularity of Lab-Grown Diamonds On Global Market
VOA
Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa. In 2022, the country exported more than $940 million worth of diamonds. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Rio Tinto Enter Partnership to Promote Mining Exploration Activities
New Times
Rwanda has said that it has formalised a "strategic partnership" with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited that will focus on the early stages of the exploration and mining of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Contango Gets U.S.$1m Part Payment for Muchesu Coal Mine
The Herald
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July 23
Nigeria: Neiti Stakeholders to Track Utilisation of 30 Percent Frontier Exploration Fund
This Day
Stakeholders on the board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have expressed their resolve to monitor and track the utilisation of some special… Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: Rights Groups Scrutinise Re-Enacted Mining Bill, Advocate 10 Percent Mining Revenue for Host Communities
This Day
Determined to see improvement in the environment and standards of living of host communities in mining communities, rights groups have urged the House of Representatives Committee… Read more »
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Cote d'Ivoire: Development Of Phase 2 Of The Baleine Field - Two Vessels Depart From Dubai For Abidjan
InfoWire
Dubai hosted the launch ceremony (Sail Away) for the FPSO (Production) and FSO (Storage) units of the Baleine Phase 2 project. This landmark event in the global oil industry marks… Read more »
July 19
Ghana: Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
Ghanaian Times
NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time… Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill [press release]
Premium Times
The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Condition for Mining License in Nigeria
Premium Times
President Tinubu says the directive will position Nigeria as critical metals leader. Read more »
Liberia: Mining 'Cartel Leader', Co-Conspirators Still At-Large
Liberian Observer
Gao Feng, the man believed to be the ringleader of a mining cartel, who along with dozens of his co-conspirators was recently indicted by the government is still at large despite… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Why We'll Support Temporary Ban On Mining Activities in Nigeria - Military
Premium Times
The military said there is a connection between insecurity and illegal mining in the country. Read more »
Liberia: Cartel Leader Gao Feng Indicted for Illicit Mining, Tax Evasion
Liberian Observer
-- Remains at large, protected allegedly by some officials of the Executive and Legislative branches of government Read more »
July 14
South Africa: Climate Activists Protest Against Sukuma Coal Mine Project [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Climate activists Extinction Rebellion Vaal and the Coal-ition Committee say a lack of transparency about electricity usage, the potential damage from blasting, threats to heritage… Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: Illegal Mining - Nigerian Govt Arraigns Eight Chinese Nationals
Premium Times
The defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned date for the continuation of the trial. Read more »
Malawi: Over 200 Diaspora Malawians to Attend a Virtual Mining Investment Forum
Nyasa Times
Over 200 Malawians living in diaspora are expected to attend the first-ever virtual Malawi Mining Investment Forum (MMIF) on Saturday, 13th July 2024. Read more »
July 10
Kenya: 5 People Confirmed Dead in Migori Gold Mine Shaft Collapse
Capital FM
Five people have been confirmed dead in a gold mine in Rongo, Migori County. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Double Tragedy - the Zimbabwe Farmers Affected By Illegal Mining and Climate Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Smallholder farmers in rural Gwanda, a region in Zimbabwe that borders South Africa, have been affected by a double shock - a combination of heat, droughts and floods caused by… Read more »
July 09
Kenya: Mining Stakeholders Urge President Ruto to Suspend Last Year's Gazette Notice On 14 Strategic Minerals
Capital FM
Stakeholders in the Mining Industry are now appealing to President William Ruto to suspend last year's Gazette Notice on 14 strategic minerals. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Crackdown On Illegal Miners in Mazowe
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to illegal miners operating in Mazowe Mine Lease 35, ordering them to leave the premises by July 13. Read more »
July 07
Senegal: Senegal Sets Out to Secure Fairer Partnerships in Mining Sector
RFI
Senegal's recently elected president, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, has promised to renegotiate mining, gas and oil contracts signed with foreign companies. At a top-level summit in… Read more »
July 05
Mozambique: Government Withdraws Mining Licenses in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The authorities in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado have ordered the withdrawal of mining licenses because some businesses, which were granted licenses years ago,… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Increases Mining Rates, Decries Non-Remittance
Vanguard
The Federal Government has increased the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Mining Rates for Minerals
Premium Times
Mr Alake said mining operators were making huge amounts of money but refused to remit appropriate levies to the federal government. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector
Premium Times
Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Increases Royalties, Fees for Mining Operations
Leadership
The Federal Government has increased royalties, various fees and levies paid by those operating in the country's minerals and mining industry. Read more »
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