Malawi has temporarily banned the export of gemstones and precious minerals as it embarks on a major reform of its […]
Category: Mining
NGSA: FG commissions world class ICP-MS Laboratory for development of mineral sector
In order to achieve the desired growth of the Nigerian solid mineral sector, the Federal Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art […]
Ghana’s artisanal mining earns $5bn in 2024
Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economic growth, contributing an […]
Mali’s gold production drops 23 percent in 2024
Mali’s industrial gold production suffered a sharp decline of 23 percent in 2024, dropping to 51 metric tons from 66.5 […]
NSCDC apprehends 29 suspects for alleged illegal mining, others in Bauchi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 29 suspects for alleged illegal mining and vandalism in Bauchi […]
Nigeria, Venezuela Explore Mining Opportunites
Prospects of more investments in the Nigerian mining sector by investors from the Republic of Venezuela topped discussions between Nigeria’s […]
NEITI calls for urgent reforms of Solid minerals sector task the Senate new legislation
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative -NEITI has called for urgent and comprehensive reform of the Nigerian solid minerals sector. […]
Africa urged to process minerals locally for growth
AT the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town, African leaders and industry experts emphasised the urgent need to process the […]
Mali’s new mining law worries gold investors
Mali’s new mining law, which increases taxes and state ownership requirements, is causing concern among gold mining companies, with industry […]
Alake Secures UN Agency Study Facility For Critical Minerals
A study facility to develop a roadmap on Nigeria’s critical value chain from extraction to beneficiation to be funded by […]