Catholic bishops in Ghana have renewed warnings over the devastating impact of…
Ghana’s Bishops Decry Illegal Mining Crisis, Call for Emergency Measures
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Illegal Mining Carries Jail Terms, Not Fines, NSCDC Commander Warns
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned individuals involved…
Kaduna to Formalise 10,000 Artisanal Miners into Clusters
The Managing Director of the Kaduna Mining Development Company, Alhaji Shuaibu Kabir…
Guinea Cancels 129 Mining Permits in Crackdown on Resource Control
Guinea’s military-led government has revoked 129 mining exploration permits as part of…
Reprisal Attack in Kwara Leaves Three Dead, Two Injured at Mining Camp
A violent reprisal attack on a Fulani settlement in Kwara State has…
AfDB Panelists Call for Creative Domestic Financing to Boost Mining Projects
Leading industry figures in a thought-provoking virtual session have emphasised the urgent…
NSCDC Uncovers 460 Illegal Mining Sites, Arrests 387 in Nationwide Crackdown
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered 460 illegal…
Mining Workers Battle Harsh Realities Beneath the Surface
Miners in Nigeria’s informal mining sector have raised grave concerns over the…
How Small-Scale Miners Are Driving Local Economies
In many rural communities in Nigeria, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is…
All 260 Miners Rescued Safely After Shaft Incident in South Africa
All 260 miners who were trapped underground at a South African gold…
AFC Grants €100 Million to Mota-Engil Africa for Gold Mining Projects in West Africa
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions on…
Nigeria Allocates $630 Million to Boost Mining Exploration in 2025
Nigeria has earmarked 1,000 billion naira (approximately $630 million) for mining exploration…
NSCDC Busts Illegal Mining Ring in Kogi, Arrests 17
In a decisive effort to safeguard community health and environmental standards, the…
Nigeria’s Mining Sector Still Underdeveloped – Bukar
Despite Nigeria’s rich endowment in solid minerals, the country is still far…
U.S.-Backed Mineral Pact Could Ease Congo-Rwanda Tensions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is hopeful of finalising a pivotal…
