The 3rd African Forum on Mining (AFM), held at the African Union…
African Forum on Mining Urges Bold Reforms to Transform Mineral Sector
Month: March 2025
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Thor Exploration Agrees to Pay ₦1.2Bn PAYE Tax to Osun Government
The Osun State Government has announced that Thor Exploration Limited, the parent…
Ericsson Pushes 5G Innovation in Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson is exploring ways to harness 5G technology to…
Mali, Niger Enforce Tougher Rules on Chinese Mining and Oil Firms
Mali and Niger are tightening regulations on Chinese companies operating in their…
Challenges Facing Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Industry and How to Overcome Them
Nigeria has many solid minerals, including gold, iron ore, limestone, lithium, and…
The Forgotten Crisis: Lead Poisoning in Zamfara, 15 Years Later
It has been 15 years since the devastating lead poisoning outbreak in…
Deep-Sea Mining Scars May Last for Decades, Scientists Warn
Scientists have observed early signs of marine life returning to deep-sea mining…
HIV, Early Pregnancy Crisis in Zimbabwe’s Mining and Border Areas Sparks Action
Authorities have raised concerns over the alarming rates of HIV infections and…
Sudan’s Gold Fuels War as Smuggling Thrives Through UAE
Sudan’s gold industry has become a crucial financial engine for its ongoing…
Congo Rebel Leader Rejects Sanctions and U.S. Minerals Deal, Vows to Continue Fighting
The leader of the rebel alliance that has seized key cities in…
The Role of Government Policies in Nigeria’s Mining Sector
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector holds immense potential to drive economic growth, reduce…
Ghana to Deport Foreigners Involved in Illegal Mining—Interior Minister
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has declared that all…
Understanding Gold Purity: Differences Between 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K & 10K Gold
Gold has long been cherished, whether as an investment or as jewellery.…
Exploring Nigeria’s Rich Solid Minerals and Their Economic Potential (II)
In the first part of this article, we discussed some key solid…
Exploring Nigeria’s Rich Solid Minerals and Their Economic Potential (I)
Nigeria is rich in solid minerals located in different states, offering great…
