FG consoles DR Congo over mine collapse that killed hundreds
The Nigerian government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic collapse of the Rubaya Coltan Mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),...
Ghana cancels long-term mining agreements as gold prices soar
Ghana, Africa's top gold producerhas launched a major overhaul of its mining sector, by moving to cancel and phase out long-term investment stability and development...
Tinubu invites foreign investors to partner in Nigeria’s lithium and critical minerals sector
*Photo: President Bola Tinubu*
President Bola Tinubu hasinvited foreign investors to partner in Nigeria’s lithium and critical minerals sector, stressing that the government prioritises local...
Gold, Lithium Plants Position Nigeria as Africa’s Minerals Supply Hub – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has affirmed that the establishment of lithium processing and gold refining plants across Nigeria is...
G7 Finance Ministers to meet over rare earths minerals supplies
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with...
Zambia becomes first African country to take mining taxes in yuan
Zambia has become the first African country to accept payment for mining taxes and royalties in China’s yuan. The Bank of Zambia confirmed that...
The US isn’t attacking Venezuela because of drugs — it’s because of minerals
By Krystal KauffmanA few months ago, most Americans were not thinking about Venezuela at all. Then, something alarming happened. Pete Hegseth, a former...
Ghanaian community dethrones chief over alleged link to illegal mining
Residents of Oseneso, a community in Ghana troubled by the growing impact of illegal mining, have taken the bold step of removing their chief...
Ghana Scraps Mining Exploration Tax to Revive Investment in Key Sector, Says Finance Minister
*Photo:Minister of Finance,Cassiel Ato Forson*
The Ghanaian Government has abolished its 15% value-added tax (VAT) on exploration in an effort to attract new investments to...
US expands critical minerals list to include copper, potash, coal, uranium
*Photo: US President, Donald Trump *
The US government has added 10 minerals to its annual list of 'critical minerals' it deems essential for the...
