Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
VOA
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
Tougher Penalties Await Errant Miners in Proposed Mining Bill
New Times
The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining and quarry operations to deter offences that include illegal mining and mineral trading.… Read more »
Vizo Unveils Revolutionary Gold Trading, Bill Settlement, Virtual Trading App
This Day
Precious Ugwuzor A comprehensive, safe, and secured application for digital assets management and trading of actual gold has debuted on play store and iOS. It is called Vizo,… Read more »
Govt Mulls Punishment for Landowners Who Permit Illegal Mining Activities
New Times
Landowners who allow persons without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk being punished if a related provision in a new draft law on mining and quarry… Read more »
Govt Unveils New Initiative to Boost Mining Sector, Attract Global Investors
This Day
To boost ease of doing business in the mining sector, the federal government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision… Read more »
Artisanal Mining Key to Africa's Development
Times of Zambia
HARNESSING the potential of Artisanal Small Scale Miners (ASM) is key in developing Africa's mineral sector and improving the livelihoods of its people. Read more »
Concerns Raised Over G7 Diamond Routing Through Belgium
Namibian
Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has shared president Nangolo Mbumba's concerns over the implications of new G7 regulations requiring all non-Russian diamonds destined for G7… Read more »
Botswana's Diamond Industry Gets Boost Amid Global Uncertainty
VOA
Botswana's diamond trade is on the rise despite industry uncertainty over efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers has relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to… Read more »
Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
New Era
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating… Read more »
Angola At Kimberley Process Meeting
ANGOP
An Angolan delegation will participate, from the 13th to the 17th of this month, in the Interim Meeting of the Kimberley Process, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
Accra Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal… Read more »
EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes
Premium Times
EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »
Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors
Premium Times
The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »
South Africa's Plan to Move Away From Coal - 8 Steps to Make It Succeed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The South African government's Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power… Read more »
Coal Mine Accused of Making 'Manifestly Scurrilous' Allegations Against Opponents
GroundUp
A coalition against mining in the Mabola Protected Environment want "scandalous" and "irrelevant" claims struck from court record Read more »