In a major crackdown on illegal mining, police in Mpumalanga, South Africa, have arrested six suspects in Barberton after they were allegedly found in possession of prohibited explosives believed to be intended for illegal mining activities. The arrests occurred during routine vehicle checks along the R38 Road, where officers stopped a maroon vehicle carrying three

Angolan authorities have arrested 48 individuals, including both nationals and foreign nationals, for their alleged involvement in illegal gold mining in Songo, Uíge province. The arrests were carried out in recent days by the National Police (PN) as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal resource exploitation. The crackdown follows concerns raised by Uíge Governor,

The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to establish a mining corporation as part of ongoing efforts to revitalise the solid minerals sector. The initiative, which will be managed by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), aims to create a private-sector-driven entity that ensures efficiency and limits government interference. Segun Tomori, the special assistant on media

The Sokoto State government has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on illegal mining, warning that violators will face strict enforcement measures. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Yusuf Muhammad Maccido, made this clear during an assessment visit to Lambara town in Shagari Local Council, where a company was found to have commenced mining operations without state

Residents of Imoru, Lege, and Obulepa communities in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have raised alarm over an alleged violent invasion by security personnel, which they claim has disrupted peace in the area. According to eyewitnesses, heavily armed operatives stormed the community in truckloads, firing sporadically. The residents believe the attack was orchestrated

Global gold and copper mining giant Barrick has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Industrial Resources Limited (IRL), a subsidiary of Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation, to enhance mineral exploration and mining in the resource-rich nation. The agreement aligns with Zambia’s ambition to ramp up copper production to 30 million tons annually in the coming

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commissioned it’s first Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometre (ICP-MS) Laboratory at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant step towards strengthening the mining sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized that the

The Oloja of Imoru, Oba Charles Basorun, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and Ondo State Government to take immediate action against illegal mining activities in his community, located in Odigbo Local Government Area. Speaking with journalists in Akure on Wednesday, the traditional ruler expressed concerns that security agents were allegedly shielding illegal

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has reiterated that the ban on tree cutting and illegal mining remains in force, warning residents to stay off the forests and adhere to environmental protection laws. Speaking on Saturday at the coronation of Agrey Ali, the newly appointed Kumu 1 of Gombi, Fintiri emphasised that his administration would

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his commitment to combating illegal mining, which he says is a major contributor to rising school dropout rates in mining communities across the state. Speaking on Sunday at a church service at the COCIN Headquarters Church in Jos, Mutfwang called on community and religious leaders to support government