Talodi / Merowe — Locals in Talodi, South Kordofan, have observed a surge in mining activities as companies escalate gold extraction using toxic chemicals harmful to both human health and the environment. Environmental activists told Radio Dabanga yesterday, that they are pointing fingers at multiple mining firms, alleging their exploitation of the country’s conflict situation […]
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· Formulates new policy to better outcomes ADDIS ABABA- The Ministry of Mines said some 142.9 million USD was obtained from minerals export in the past six months of the current fiscal year and achieved 58 % of the plan. The above was disclosed when the Ministry reviewed the implementation of the six-month performance of […]
Mr Alake restated the resolve of the government to sanitise the mining environment, ensure it contributes substantially to the nation’s revenue, and ultimately make the sector rival oil in contribution to Nigeria’s GDP. The federal government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has resolved to […]
…. “As we look forward to the next six years, it is our fervent hope that you will be guided by history, uplifted by diversity, and inspired to lead the people of Liberia to a prosperous future,” stated the letter, signifying a sense of optimism and support for the President-elect’s upcoming tenure The Liberia Chamber […]
THE Government has initiated a probe to determine the historical mining methods employed at old mines, spurred by the recent collapse of shafts being exploited by artisanal and illegal miners, Mines and Mining Development Minister Zhemu Soda said. In an interview on Wednesday, Minister Soda said understanding the techniques employed historically would provide insights into […]
“We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause.” The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has expressed sadness over the explosion that rocked some parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday night. The exact cause of the explosion, which […]
TANZANIA: GREENFIELD Exploration has commenced mineral exploration activities in Dodoma, Shinyanga and Singida regions. The Greenfield, a Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) subsidiary, seeks to discover commercial mines in the three regions targeted in the last four years. AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon said when visiting the GGML over the weekend that they want to […]
High Court judge, Justice Amy Tsanga has saved a local mining company, Korzim Strategic Minerals (Pvt) Ltd whose operations risked being halted for causing serious environmental degradation. The court was told that as a result of the mining activities the road above that tunnel now stands suspended by only four metres of ground above it. […]
GOVERNMENT has ordered the suspension of mining operations at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga following the collapse of a shaft Thursday due to suspected earth tremors. Redwing Mine collapsed trapping at least 15 artisanal miners with rescue operations now underway after earlier efforts were hampered due to unstable ground. In a statement acting Local Government Minister […]
All 15 artisanal miners trapped at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga near Mutare when a shaft collapsed last week were rescued yesterday, following the deployment of top technology by the Government to figure out their exact location underground. Teams from local mining companies such as Metallon Corporation, who own Redwing Mine, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, and […]
The Bauchi State government has stopped traditional rulers from giving mining consent letters to prospective investors in their communities. The state commissioner for natural resources, Maiwada Bello, disclosed this in a statement made available to reporters in Bauchi yesterday. He said henceforth, it is illegal for individuals, groups or traditional heads to issue consent letter […]
AT least 15 gold miners are feared dead at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, after a shaft collapsed Thursday trapping some workmen, who were operating underground. Mines and Mining Development Minister, Soda Zhemu confirmed the incident in a statement. “The accident happened between 5 am-6 am today, Thursday 4 January 2024. Eleven people are […]
Luanda — The creation of adequate conditions to attract more investment and, consequently, increase the number of diamond cutting factories in Angola will continue to be one of the main goals of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET). According to the incumbent minister, Diamantino Azevedo, this challenge also involves continuous support for […]
Nairobi — The Kenya Chamber of Mines is eyeing a 10 percent GDP contribution to Kenya’s economy by 2030 through mining. KCM chairman Patrick Kanyoro said that mining, as an economic activity, has the capacity to create over two million jobs besides boosting the country’s industrialization. Over the last decade, the mining industry has only […]
RUANGWA, Lindi: The Tanzanian Ministry of Mining has threatened to cancel all mining licenses of individuals that have either stopped or haven’t started operations in what it (the Ministry) called an attempt to strengthen the sector’s performance. Minister for Minerals Mr. Anthony Mavunde warned in Ruangwa on Friday that some licenses will be canceled as […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the public to report illegal mining activities after five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Limpopo. The police arrested the five suspects, aged between 19 and 34 years, on 24 December at Selwane Village (under the Lulekani policing area) for illegal mining. Members of the […]
GOLD output for the third quarter of 2023 rose by 0,4% with Artisanal- Small-Scale -Gold-Miners dominating the list as the largest producers, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) third-quarter 2023 report has revealed. The central bank report has revealed that compared to last year, there was a slight increase in terms of output. “Gold output […]
Cape Town — More than 2,200 Impala Platinum (Implats) mineworkers participating in an allegedly illegal strike have refused to return to the surface after their underground sit-in entered its second day, eNCA reports. The workers took action following a disagreement with Bafokeng Rasimone Mine and their union over dividends in a R104-million shares agreement which […]