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Nigeria: Kano Farmers Helpless As Sand Mining Destroys Farmlands
[Premium Times] The activities of sand miners in Kano have been a source of concern for farmers and environmentalists in the affected areas.
Sierra Leone: GIZ Trains Trainers On International Mining Standards
[Concord] The German International Cooperation, GiZ, has on 21st September 2023 ended a three-day training of trainers on International Social and Environmental Standards at the Atlantic Hotel, Aberdeen, Freetown. The training commenced on the 19th Sep…
Tanzania: Provide Loans to Miners, Minister Mavunde Calls
[Daily News] GEITA: MINERALS Minister Mr Anthony Mavunde has challenged the GF Trucks & Equipment Ltd to continue extending its scope in serving miners, saying the latter is capable of taking equipment from the company on loans and repaying on time.
Africa: African Coups and Resource Rights
[IPS] Washington DC — When the heads of state of all United Nations members spoke in front of the UN General Assembly last week, a number of African leaders were not able to attend, having been removed from office in military-led coups.
Tanzania: NSSF Records Massive Achievements in Mining Sector
[Daily News] Geita — GEITA: THE National Social Security Fund (NSSF) said on Sunday that in the last financial year it collected contributions of approximately 56bn/- from Geita Region, mainly from the mining sector.
Tanzania: Tanzania Fast-Tracks Regulations for Mineral Refining
[Daily News] Geita — GEITA : DEPUTY Prime Minister Doto Biteko has ordered speedy formulation of new regulations in the mineral refining industry.
Africa: Tinubu Urges UN to Back Africa Against Smugglers Stealing Continent’s Mineral Resources
[Premium Times] The UN Secretary-General assured President Tinubu of the fullest support of the UN system for ECOWAS in light of the series of military coups which have occurred in the West African sub-region in the past few months and years.
Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Event Examines How to Realize Africa’s Ambitions for Its Critical Minerals
[Chatham House] Guests from governments, business and regional organizations gathered to discuss how to make the best of the green commodity boom.
Africa: Dangerous Scramble for Renewable Energy Resources
[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The growing and changing material requirements for new technologies have triggered natural resource scrambles for strategic minerals, generating dangerous rivalries fought out in the global South.
Africa: Dangerous Scramble for Renewable Energy Resources
[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The growing and changing material requirements for new technologies have triggered natural resource scrambles for strategic minerals, generating dangerous rivalries fought out in the global South.