June 06
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Deploy Security Agencies in Mining Communities
Premium Times
Over 30 people died while seven others were rescued at a collapsed mining site in Galadima Kogo, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Sibanye-Stillwater Miners Who Staged Underground Protest Resurface in Rustenburg
GroundUp
They staged a sit-in strike over unpaid employee share ownership scheme funds. But the company says they do not qualify yet. Read more »
Ghana: Retain Part of Profit in Ghana - Asantehene to Mining Companies
Ghanaian Times
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged mining companies to retain part of their profit in the country to help accelerate national development. Read more »
June 05
Niger: 7 Rescued From Collapsed Mining Pit in Niger
Leadership
Seven persons have been pulled out alive from a collapsed mining site in Niger State after the federal government mobilised officials to the scene at Galadima Kogo village, in… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Mining Collapse - 14 Miners Still Trapped - 6 Rescued So Far
Vanguard
More facts on what led to the collapse and death of some miners at a mining site in Niger State have emerged. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Hindering Rescue of Trapped Miners - Official
Premium Times
Those trapped include the site manager identified as Ibrahim Ishaku and dozens of mine workers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Floats Mineral Offers At Korea-Africa Summit
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa offered investors the vast minerals opportunities in Zimbabwe as he ups the ante in attracting the much-needed investment to spur the ailing economy. Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Miners Trapped As Mining Pit Collapses in Niger
Premium Times
Emergency management official says banditry was hampering rescue operations in the area of the accident. Read more »
Nigeria: Collapsed Niger Mining Site - We've Mobilized Our Officers, 7 Victims Rescued - Alake
Vanguard
FOLLOWING a crashed mining site in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, disclosed that his… Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Persons Trapped in Collapsed Niger Mining Pit
Leadership
Thirty people have been trapped in a collapsed mining pit in Galkogo village of Shiroro local government area of Niger State. Read more »
Botswana: Okavango Diamond Company Joins Natural Diamond Council
The Patriot
Okavango Diamond Company Unites with NDC in Effort to Support the Natural Diamond Industry and Spread Awareness of Botswana Diamond Industry Read more »
Zimbabwe: Caledonia Mine to Raise $309m for Gold Project
The Herald
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June 04
Nigeria: 50 Miners Feared Trapped At a Mining Site in Niger
Vanguard
Fifty miners have been reportedly feared trapped at a mining site in Niger state. The incident occurred after a torrential rainfall on Sunday in Galkogo community in Shiroro local… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Hindering Rescue of 30 Trapped Minners - Niger Govt
Daily Trust
The Niger State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ahmed Baba Suleiman Yumu, has revealed that insecurity and difficult terrain are hindering rescue… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 450 Employees At Sibanye's Kroondal Pgm Mine On Second Day of Wildcat Underground Strike [analysis]
Daily Maverick
More than 450 employees at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kroondal platinum mine in North West embarked on a wildcat strike on Monday, with more than 200 underground at the Kwezi shaft and… Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, 30 Trapped in Niger Collapsed Mine
This Day
One person has been confirmed dead in a Mine collapse in Galkogo village in the Shiroro local government area of Niger state. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Dead, Others Injured, Trapped in Niger Mining Site Collapse
Vanguard
A mining site has collapsed in Galkogo village of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger, killing one person and trapping more than 30 persons, the state Emergency Management… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Inks Smart City Deal With Mwale As Bezos-Backed Firm Eyes Copper Mining
Capital FM
Zambia's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC_ has signed a deal with Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale to support the development of smart cities, mining, infrastructure, and… Read more »
June 03
Liberia: African Development Bank Announces Mobilization of More Than $ 3.5 Billion for Liberty Corridor
FrontPageAfrica
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina says the Bank is mobilizing 3.5 to 5 billion dollars for the Liberty Corridor linking Liberia and the… Read more »
Africa: Growing Demand for Key Minerals Boon for Africa
The Herald
Global demand for critical minerals is projected to grow three-fold by 2040, presenting a strategic opportunity for African producers including Zimbabwe to increase output and the… Read more »
June 02
Uganda: Uganda Scores Average On Oil and Minerals Contract Openness
Independent (Kampala)
With a score of 78.5 points out of a possible 100, Uganda has been commended by the Oslo-based Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board following a recent… Read more »