June 19
Africa: Sanctions On Russian Diamonds - Good or Bad for Africa?
DW
Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. But not all countries are happy about the ban. Read more »
June 18
Liberia: Bea Mountain Presents U.S.$450,000 to Cape Mount Citizens
New Republic
Bea Mountain Mining Company, located in Grand Cape Mount County, on June 17, 2024, presented a symbolic check of US$450,000(Four hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars). Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - SA Mining Companies Find That the Grass Is Not Always Greener On the Other Side [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Gold Fields high-tailed it out of Dodge to greener pastures -- pastures which, high up in the Chilean Andes, turned out to not always have a green sheen. Read more »
South Africa: Youth Take to Their Bikes to Protest Against Mining Companies
GroundUp
Youth Affected by Mining United in Action cycled the "Toxic Tour" to various mining companies' offices in Johannesburg Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Join International Mining Bodies to Attract FDI to Its Over 44 Solid Minerals - KPMG
This Day
Global audit, tax, and business advisory firm, KPMG, has stated that to fully attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria's over 44 solid minerals scattered in over 500… Read more »
June 16
Zimbabwe: Platinum Producer Mimosa to Pay Compensation for Pre-2009 Pension Losses
New Zimbabwe
FORMER employees at Zvishavane-based platinum producer, Mimosa Mining Company, are set to pocket windfalls after the pension fund finalised compensation payment modalities for… Read more »
June 14
Uganda: Budget 2024/2025 - Agro-Industralisation, Tourism and Mineral Devt to Propel Economy's Expansion [press release]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's growth strategy for the 2024/2025 Financial Year is anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism development, mineral development including oil and gas, and technology and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ' Zim Will Not Relent On Growing Mining Returns'
The Herald
Senior Business Reporter Read more »
June 13
Liberia: 'Symptom of Bad Leadership'
New Dawn
Defeated Presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawon Saye Gongloe says the numerous unresolved Mineral Development Agreements (MDA) across the country, which appear to be transforming… Read more »
June 12
Tanzania: Police Linked to Killings At Gold Mine
HRW
Police in Tanzania guarding the North Mara Gold Mine have been linked to the killing of least six people and injury of several others during clashes since February 2024, Human… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Took Away Zimbabwe's Share of Cecil John Rhodes' Mining Rights, Now Evading Meetings to Discuss Issue - NRZ
New Zimbabwe
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is seeking to claim a share of mining rights from 1.7 million hectares of land in South Africa taken away by the neighbouring country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bravura's Mining Projects Gather Momentum
The Herald
Bravura Mining Consortium's operations in Zimbabwe have gathered momentum through the acquisition of platinum mining machinery and the manufacture of the dense media separation… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: While Politicians Edge Towards a Power-Sharing Deal, Mining Activists Demand a Voice [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In the wake of post-election negotiations for a government of national unity, civil society groups are asserting their right to be heard. 'Nothing about us without us,' declared a… Read more »
Eswatini: Mining With Royal Approval Causes Devastating Damage to Fragile Eswatini Nature Reserve [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The mine has the king's blessing but no environmental authorisation. Read more »
Angola: Mining and Street Vending Exacerbate Child Labor in Huila
ANGOP
The National Children's Institute (INAC) denounced Tuesday the worsening use of minors in gold mining in Jamba and Chipindo municipality, central Huila province, a practice that… Read more »
South Africa: Two Illegal Miners Sentenced to an Effective 45 Years' Imprisonment [press release]
SAPS
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State Read more »
Eswatini: Mining Is Destroying Crucial Eswatini Nature Reserve
GroundUp
The mine has the king's blessing but no environmental authorisation Read more »
Namibia: Foreigners Implicated in Illegal Lead Mining Ring
Namibian
A report by three officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy says Chinese nationals working with locals in the Kunene region are conducting illegal lead mining exploration in… Read more »
June 10
Ghana: Ghana Earned $4.2 Billion From Mining Exports in 2023 - Report
Accra Times
This repatriation represented 71.3% of their $5.9 billion mineral revenue for the year, a slight decrease from 73% in 2022. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Issues Mining Licenses to Cooperatives in Migori
Capital FM
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has led the certification of mining cooperatives in Migori County. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Washes Away Woman, Daughter At Niger Mining Site
Daily Trust
A woman and her daughter have been reported swept away by flood waters following a downpour on Saturday while mining gold behind the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Inside Illegal Operations of Mining Firm Responsible for Ibadan Fatal Explosion
Premium Times
On the evening of 16 January, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to the state government, five lives and properties worth billions of Naira were lost to… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Collapsed Mine - Alake Condoles Victims, Vows to Enforce Miners Insurance
Premium Times
To enhance safety measures and relieve miners and their families in the event of accidents, Mr Alake declared that insurance policies for miners across the country will be… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Deploy Security Agents to Mining Communities in Nigeria - Senate to Govt
Vanguard
The Senate has asked the federal government to as a matter of urgency, deploy security agencies to mining communities across the country as part of moves to maintain vigilance… Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: 14 Still Trapped in Collapsed Niger Mining Pit
Premium Times
The state's Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Garba Yahaya, listed the names of the 14 trapped miners. Read more »