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Price of Gold soars to all-time high of $2,600 per ounce
The price of gold reached an all-time high on Friday, soaring above $2,600 per ounce as global investors continue to seek safe-haven assets.
Spot gold...
Nigeria Mining Week confirms new November date, Abuja venue
The Nigeria Mining Week conference and expo returns to Abuja for its ninth editionfrom 18 to 20 November 2024. This landmark gathering of mining...
One killed as illegal miners attack MI Wushishi estate in Minna,...
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the attack on MI Wushishi Estate, Minna by persons suspected to be illegal artisan miners operating near...
AngloGold Ashanti to buy Centamin for $2.5 billion, with sights on...
Mining giants, AngloGold Ashanti has concluded plans to buy a smaller rival Centamin in a $2.5 billion (£1.9 billion) stock and cash deal that...
Ghana to launch $450m manganese refinery to boost revenue
The construction of Ghana's first manganese refinery has launched in August, according to Samuel Abu Jinapor, the minister of lands and natural resources.
The refinery,...
Lagos urges Mining stakeholders to avoid environmental pollution
The Lagos State Government has called on solid minerals stakeholders in the sector to avoid practices that can lead to environmental pollution.Speaking at a...
We are repositioning Nigeria’s solid minerals sector to drive economic growth-...
By Kamal Tayo Oropo, News Agency of Nigeria.Nigeria’s solid mineral sector, which was once crucial to the nation’s economy, lost that recognition immediately the...
Liberia shuts China Union’s Bong Mines over environmental violations
Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enforced the closure of Bong Mines operations due to multiple environmental regulation breaches after two warnings to operator...
New Mining Act designed to maximise economic benefits, boost GDP –...
The proposed amendment to the Mining Act of 2007 aims to maximize economic benefits and establish the solid minerals sector as a significant contributor...
Will Africa take control of its gold from the West?
By Vsevolod SviridovThe global crisis that has affected the entire world is compelling many countries to look for new ways to ensure their financial...
