March 18
Namibia: Namibia 3 Weeks Away From First Green Iron Production
Namibian
Hyiron Oshivela is set to produce its first green iron ore in three weeks after the company announced the successful production of green hydrogen last week. Read more »
South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Tragedy Was a Consequence of SA's Porous Borders, Says Police Minister
Daily Maverick
Calling illegal immigration a 'huge problem', Senzo Mchunu told Parliament: 'The overall fundamental issue is border management'. Read more »
Liberia: Bong County - Residents Erect Roadblocks to Prevent Mining Operations
New Dawn
Citizens of Behquelleh Clan in Jorquelleh District #3 have erected roadblocks demanding that the Gold Mining Company operating in the area sign an MoU with them. Read more »
March 17
Liberia: Arcelormittal Threatens Legal Action to Maintain Rail Monopoly
Liberian Observer
The battle over Liberia's railway infrastructure has intensified as ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has formally warned the Government of Liberia (GOL) of potential legal action if it… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Celebrates 20yrs of Operations
New Dawn
ArcelorMittal marked two decades of investment, growth, and contributions to the country's economy and mining sector. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Killed in Dynamites Explosion At Kwekwe Mine
New Zimbabwe
TWO miners were killed in a devastating explosion at a Kwekwe mine Saturday after one of them unknowingly placed a hot object above hidden explosives, which detonated. Read more »
South Africa: Free State Police Arrest 12 for Illegal Mining
SAnews.gov.za
Twelve foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities in the Free State, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »
South Africa: Here's How We Can Move to Renewable Energy in a Just Way
GroundUp
Mining companies could fulfil their social obligations by investing in these projects Read more »
March 16
Liberia: Govt Denies Costa Class B License
New Republic
The Liberian government through the Ministry of Mines has denied Henry Costa a Class B license to operate in a gold deposit facility located in Gbayasu, Bopolu District. Read more »
March 15
Congo-Kinshasa: Trump to DR Congo's rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal [analysis]
France 24
Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the… Read more »
March 14
Botswana: Botswana Hunting Revenues Almost Double Amid UK Opposition
VOA
Botswana has made $4 million from the sale of licenses to hunt wild animals, the highest figure since lifting a hunting ban in 2019. The hunting season, which ended in November,… Read more »
Ghana: Treat Galamsey As Serious Crime - C/R Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Central Regional Minister, Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, has asked security agencies, particularly the police, to treat illegal mining as a serious offence and take decisive… Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: Zamfara Collaborates With Chinese Firms to Boost Security, Agriculture, Transport, Mining Sectors
This Day
Zamfara State government has entered into partnership with Chinese firms to secure advanced surveillance technology and enhance the state's agriculture, transportation and mining… Read more »
Namibia: Mining Red Flags Raised Again
New Era
Just less than a week after Parliament pointed to illegal mining in the Uis area of the Daures constituency, further shortcomings and irregularities have been uncovered. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: See Nigeria As Investment Destination, Agbeyo Tells Foreign Mining Investors [press release]
Premium Times
Dr Agbeyo gave this advice having successfully signed Community Development Agreement (CDA) with the Faforiji community in Osun State, Nigeria over mining activities. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Kebbi Govt Discovers Five Solid Minerals
Leadership
The government of Kebbi has discovered five solid mineral deposits. Read more »
Liberia: Arcelor Mittal Sets Record Straight On Liberia's Railways Debate
New Dawn
Arcelor Mittal Liberia has described claims that it is blocking other companies from using the Yekepa-Buchanan railway as false. "This is simply not true," the company said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: I Will Not Subscribe to Mining in National Parks - Mudenda Slams Sunny Yi Feng's Application to Prospect for Coal in Hwange National Park
New Zimbabwe
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has strongly opposed coal mining in Hwange National Park, citing alternative locations with abundant coal deposits. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Nabs Four Chinese, 27 Other Suspected Illegal Miners in Jos
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained four Chinese and 27 others over alleged illegal mining in Jos. Read more »
March 10
Liberia: Liberia's Railway Dispute - Engineer Warns of Indecision and Stagnation
FrontPageAfrica
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South Africa: Vala Umgodi Multidisciplinary Forces Nab Illegal Mining Suspects and, Impound Trucks [press release]
SAPS
Following a significant Operations Vala Umgodi conducted on Saturday, 08 March 2025, respectively, at Dennilton in Sekhukhune District and Thohoyandou, in Vhembe District, five… Read more »
Liberia: The Liberian Leaders of AML - Mulbah Gbozee, Aml's Civil Engineer Maintaining the Country's Rail Asset
New Dawn
What does infrastructure development have to do with professional growth? In Liberia, they go hand in hand--Liberians are put in leadership roles, and the country's assets are… Read more »
March 09
South Africa: Moving Graves and People for Coal Mines - the Devastating Costs of Mining in South Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
About 80% of South Africa's electricity still comes from burning coal. The country's 108 coal mines have resulted in many communities being forced off their land from the 1970s to… Read more »
March 07
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Mineral Contract With China Slammed By NGOs Citing 'Major Losses'
RFI
A controversial mining deal between the DRC and China has come under the spotlight, as NGOs and civil society groups warn of financial losses and lack of transparency, one year… Read more »
Liberia: Diamond, Gold Brokers Impressed By Reform Efforts At Mme
Liberian Observer
Diamond and gold brokers in Liberia have expressed their approval of the reform efforts at the Ministry of Mines and Energy under Minister Wilmot Paye's administration. In a… Read more »
