October 25
South Africa: Workers Picket the Office of South Africa's Largest Defense Industry
People's Dispatch
Suffering a loss of real incomes over the last five years, members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) picketed the corporate office of South Africa's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Mining Beyond Economic Impetus in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
It is well recognized that mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. These materials are used for a plethora of purposes,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Inks New Exploration Deal With Global Mining Giants Rio Tinto
New Times
Rwanda has inked a new mineral exploration deal with global mining giants RIO Tinto Mining and Exploration (RTX) Ltd, after "tremendous potential" has been found in the country. Read more »
October 24
Niger: Orano Halts Uranium Output At Niger's Arlit Mine Amid Financial Strain
RFI
French nuclear multinational Orano will suspend production at its Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger due to financial difficulties faced by its Nigerien subsidiary, Somaïr.… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebel Group Seeks Local Power in DRC, Not Just Control Over Mining Operations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The violence wrought by the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 Movement is often narrowly framed as intended to control eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's resource-rich mining… Read more »
Namibia: Kunene Conservation Group Calls for End to Mining in Black Rhino Habitat
Namibian
A conservation group from Khorixas in the Kunene region has called on the government to help stop mining activities that could pose a threat to highly endangered black rhinos. Read more »
South Africa: Event Hosted in Parliament Calls on Anglo American to Answer for its Toxic Legacy in Kabwe, Zambia [press release]
ACTSA
Next week, on Tuesday 29 October , Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host an event in the House of Lords, in which a panel of regional, health, and… Read more »
October 22
South Africa: End of Coal in South Africa - What 100,000 Workers Will Need When Their Jobs Go [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out over the coming decades. This transition away from a fossil-fuel based economy will affect… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Seeks New Mining Partnerships to Boost Copper Production
Daba Finance
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West Africa: Private Security of Mining Company Assault Media Crew and Resist Arrest [press release]
MFWA
Armed private guards of Edelmetallum Resources Limited, a mining company near Manso Nkran in the Ashanti region, have attacked a three-man crew of journalists reporting on the… Read more »
Namibia: Government Adopts Health and Safety Regulations for Mining
Namibian
Government officials signed a mine health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) document in Windhoek on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Tensions Simmering At Kombat Over Unfair Labour Practices
Namibian
Workers at Kombat Mine near Otavi are accusing the mine's management of racism, nepotism and unfair labour practices. Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Informal Miners Burnt to Death During Police Raid - Families Demand Justice
GroundUp
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August Read more »
South Africa: Families Demand Justice After Informal Miners Burn to Death During Police Raid
Daily Maverick
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August. Read more »
Liberia: Mineral Sector Working Group Launched
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Mines and Energy, along with stakeholders in the mineral and extractive industries, have launched a Mineral Sector Working Group (MSWG) in the mining sector with… Read more »
October 18
South Africa: Court Interdicts Are Being Used to Stifle Protest
GroundUp
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October 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Greenpeace Africa Supports Decision to Cancel Auction of 27 Oil Blocks [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government's decision to halt the bidding process for 27 oil blocks. This move is a crucial advancement for… Read more »
October 15
Tanzania: Tanzania Hints On Leading Africa in Mining Industry
Daily News
Tanzania is gearing up to become a leading player in Africa's strategic mineral industry, as global demand for these critical resources is expected to massively increase by 2050. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Entra Drives Innovation, Growth in Mining Sector
The Herald
The Mining, Engineering, and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) is one of the most influential events in Zimbabwe's mining sector, providing a platform where industry stakeholders,… Read more »
