The death toll from an attack by gunmen on an artisanal gold mining site in northwestern Nigeria has risen to 26, Amnesty International confirmed to AFP on Saturday. The additional victims were villagers attempting to flee during the assault, according to Isa Sanusi, Amnesty’s country director for Nigeria. Yahaya Adamu Gobirawa, an official from the
China has condemned a United States initiative to fast-track deep-sea mining approvals, warning on Friday that Washington’s approach “violates international law” and damages the broader interests of the global community. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the US authorisation of deep-sea mining activities “violates international law and harms the overall interests of the international
The Ghanaian government will seize all gold traced to illegal mining operations and use the proceeds from its sale to rehabilitate degraded lands and water bodies, Senior Presidential Advisor Joyce Bawah Mogtari has announced. Speaking in an interview with Woezor TV on Sunday, 20 April, Ms Bawah Mogtari explained that the Ghana Gold Board would
Nigeria is endowed with a wealth of mineral resources, including gold, lithium, lead, and columbite, spread across various states. However, while these resources should be a source of national prosperity, illegal mining has turned them into a source of crisis. Across the country, particularly in states such as Zamfara, Osun, Niger, and Kaduna, unregulated mining
The United Nations envoy for Western Sahara has urged the Security Council to seize what he described as a window of opportunity to make progress in ending the protracted dispute over the mineral-rich territory. Speaking during a closed-door session on Monday, Staffan de Mistura told Council members that the coming three months could prove crucial
The Zamfara State government has forged a partnership with several Chinese firms to enhance the state’s security, agriculture, transportation, and mining sectors through advanced technologies and innovative practices. This collaboration follows a successful working visit by Governor Dauda Lawal to China, where his delegation engaged with prominent Chinese companies such as Zhong Zhao International Group,
The Chairman of Gem Giant Ltd, Dr Babatope Agbeyo, has urged stakeholders and investors in Nigeria’s mining sector to strictly adhere to industry regulations and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) guidelines. He emphasised that compliance would not only ensure sustainable mining practices but also foster economic growth and community development. Agbeyo made this call
The African mining sector continues to attract significant interest from global mining companies, but structuring deals in the region can be complex for foreign investors. To navigate these challenges, many companies are turning to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for expert investment support and deal structuring. Conyers, one of the leading law firms in the
Mining the moon for resources such as water, helium-3, and rare earth elements could become a multibillion-dollar industry shortly. However, astronomers are raising concerns that the rapid expansion of lunar mining could jeopardise vital scientific research. According to the NASA-sponsored Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the moon harbours untapped resources worth hundreds of billions of dollars. These
International interest in Africa’s mining industry is surging, with key players expanding their reach through joint ventures, acquisitions, and stakes in local projects. As the continent’s mineral wealth becomes an even greater draw for global investors, African countries are strategically leveraging these partnerships to boost capital, accelerate project development, and meet ambitious production targets. The
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