Nigerian Mining

Zimbabwe Court Dismisses Zanu PF Politburo Member’s Mining Dispute Case

A legal bid by Zanu PF politburo member Omega Hungwe to retain control of mining machinery after a soured joint venture has been dismissed by the High Court, which ruled that the matter must be resolved through arbitration. The dispute centers on a contractual agreement between Hungwe and Huwambo (Pvt) Ltd, in which the parties

Russia Proposes Rare Earth Mining Partnership with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a joint exploration of Russia’s rare earth metal deposits as part of a potential economic agreement with the United States, according to a report by Reuters. Putin claims that Russia’s reserves surpass those of Ukraine, a country currently negotiating a minerals deal with the US. This proposal follows comments

HJS South Africa Launches to Revolutionise Emission Control in Mining

HJS South Africa officially launched on February 21, 2025, at the Rustenburg Golf Club, marking a major step forward in emission control technology for the mining industry. The event gathered industry leaders, government officials, and global stakeholders to discuss cutting-edge solutions for reducing diesel emissions in underground mining operations. The event opened with André Robberts,

Ghana’s John Dumelo Urges Better Cocoa Prices to Curb Illegal Mining

The Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has underscored the urgent need for improved cocoa pricing to discourage farmers from leasing their lands to illegal miners. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Ayawaso West Wuogon legislator highlighted a troubling trend where cocoa farmers are surrendering their farmlands to

DRC Offers Mineral Access to US, EU in Exchange for Security Support

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the CongTshisekedis offered the United States and the European Union access to the country’s vast mineral resources in exchange for security assistance against Rwandan-backed militants, according to The New York Times. Tshisekedi’s proposal seeks Western intervention to counter the growing threat of the March 23 Movement (M23),

Fort Knox and the Gold Reserves Debate: Why Transparency Matters

Renewed skepticism over the United States’ gold reserves has prompted Donald Trump and Elon Musk to announce a visit to the Fort Knox Bullion Depository, with discussions of a possible live-streamed inspection. Speaking at an event, Trump declared, “We’re going to take a look and if there’s 27 tons of gold, we’ll be very happy,”

India Expands Exploration of Critical Minerals in Zambia, Congo, and Australia

India is ramping up its efforts to secure critical minerals by exploring mining opportunities in Zambia, Congo, and Australia, Mines Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao confirmed on Thursday. The world’s fastest-growing major economy is seeking essential raw materials such as lithium to support its energy transition and industrial growth. Indian companies like Coal India, NMDC, and

China’s 2024 Lithium Carbonate Output Soars 45%, Ministry Reports

China’s production of battery-grade lithium carbonate surged by 45% in 2024, reaching 670,000 metric tons, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The announcement comes as lithium prices have experienced a significant decline from their November 2022 peak of nearly 600,000 yuan per ton, pushing companies to halt mining operations worldwide. Despite

Ongoing Conflict in Congo Puts Global Tantalum Supply at Risk

Ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could disrupt the global supply of tantalum, a critical mineral used in electronics such as smartphones, laptops, and AI systems. A recent UN report reveals that the trade of tantalum, alongside gold and tin, is linked to armed groups responsible for widespread human rights abuses in