Mali and Niger Actions Pose Risks to Western Mining Interests
Western mining companies in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso face growing challenges as military juntas escalate efforts to renegotiate mining…
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Police Refute Extortion Claims In Stilfontein Illegal Mining Rescue Operation
Police in the North West have retracted earlier claims that extortion attempts had hindered efforts to rescue illegal miners from…
Mali Secures $160M Settlement in Dispute with Australian Mining Company
Resolute Mining has agreed to pay Mali’s military government $160 million to settle a tax dispute after the unexpected detention…
Zimbabwe’s Mining Majors Seek Funding for Solar Projects
Zimbabwe’s mining companies are seeking $182 million to develop 200 megawatts of solar power to address the country’s energy shortfall.…
“Makorokoza In The Mud”: Government Reinstates Ban On Alluvial And Riverbed Mining
The Government has reinstated its ban on alluvial and riverbed mining to redress the ongoing issue of environmental degradation. Although…
Botswana Proposes Law to Grant Locals 24% Ownership of Mining Companies
Botswana has proposed a law requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake to locals if the government does not…
Niger Withdraws Mining License of French Nuclear Fuel Producer
Niger has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at the Imouraren uranium mine, one of the…
Central African Republic Revokes Mining License of Chinese Company for Alleged Collaboration with Militias
The Central African Republic (CAR) government has suspended the operations of Daqing SARL, a Chinese gold and diamond mining company,…
Nigeria’s Cracking Down on Illegal Mining
Recent arrests come as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations of critical minerals, curb illegal activity and better benefit…