Tag Archive
Namibia: Namibia Bemoans Popularity of Lab-Grown Diamonds On Global Market
[VOA] Windhoek — Namibia is one of Africa’s top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa. In 2022, the country exported more than $940 million worth of diamonds.
Rwanda: Rwanda, Rio Tinto Enter Partnership to Promote Mining Exploration Activities
[New Times] Rwanda has said that it has formalised a “strategic partnership” with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited that will focus on the early stages of the exploration and mining of lithium and other associated mineral deposits in the country.
Ghana: Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
[Ghanaian Times] NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time during emergencies and ensure a strong security presence.
Ghana: Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
[Ghanaian Times] NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time during emergencies and ensure a strong security presence.
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill
[Premium Times] The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted standards.
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Condition for Mining License in Nigeria
[Premium Times] President Tinubu says the directive will position Nigeria as critical metals leader.
Liberia: Mining ‘Cartel Leader’, Co-Conspirators Still At-Large
[Liberian Observer] Gao Feng, the man believed to be the ringleader of a mining cartel, who along with dozens of his co-conspirators was recently indicted by the government is still at large despite enormous efforts by security agents to have him arres…
Nigeria: Why We’ll Support Temporary Ban On Mining Activities in Nigeria – Military
[Premium Times] The military said there is a connection between insecurity and illegal mining in the country.
Liberia: Cartel Leader Gao Feng Indicted for Illicit Mining, Tax Evasion
[Liberian Observer] — Remains at large, protected allegedly by some officials of the Executive and Legislative branches of government
South Africa: Climate Activists Protest Against Sukuma Coal Mine Project
[Daily Maverick] Climate activists Extinction Rebellion Vaal and the Coal-ition Committee say a lack of transparency about electricity usage, the potential damage from blasting, threats to heritage sites and socioeconomic disruptions from job losses at…