Ghana Chamber of Mines president, Akafia highlights upsides, challenges in mining sector
While the mining industry is making significant gains, there are still challenges that need careful attention, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael...
Mali mine dispute: Canadian mining firm’s chief negotiator defects, picks job with Malian government
A top executive who represented Canadian mining giant Barrick in tense negotiations with Mali has defected to become an adviser to the West African...
APA honours Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, as African Champion of the...
*Photo: Dr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development*
The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year...
Minerals Council SA welcomes planned criminalisation of illegal mining
*Photo: Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of MCSA*
The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) says it is pleased with a bill seeking to criminalise illegal mining.
Mzila...
How a China-backed refinery anchors Uganda’s pilot gold buying, refining scheme
By Philip Wafula/Monitor
Uganda's energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is piloting its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme in order to tap into the mineral...
NCDMB, PETAN Share Local Content Insights at Namibia Conference
Officials of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) shared insights on Nigeria’s local content...
Nigeria’s Local Content Successes Shine at Namibian Conference
Nigeria’s local content successes in the oil and gas industry was a constant reference point in discussions at the opening day of the 2025...
Zimbabwe platinum miners owed millions in unpaid export earnings
Zimbabwe's platinum miners are owed millions of dollars in unpaid
exports income under the government's foreign currency retention rules, the mining chamber has said, hurting...
US defence firms scramble for rare earth minerals after China blocks exports
By Cameron Henderson
The US is scrambling to get hold of the rare earth metals needed to make weapons after China slashed its supply to...
Stranded miners arrive Nigerian Embassy in Bangui
The stranded Nigerians in Central Africa Republic CAR have finally arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui.
It will be recalled that through a viral...
