Ghana opens first gold refinery after centuries of mining
It has been opened in the capital Accra as Africa's leading gold producer seeks to maximise the value it gets out of a precious metal it has been mining for centuries.…
Will local Kenyans benefit from lucrative coltan mining?
In January, the Kenyan government announced the discovery of coltan deposits in six counties across the country. This highly valuable mineral is used to manufacture high-tech devices like electric car batteries and…
Obama, Bush, Clinton volunteer to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine, Interpol returns Maina to Nigeria and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…
First bodies recovered after mining accident in DRC
After two days of searching, rescue teams recover the first bodies of gold diggers missing since the accident that struck their artisanal gold mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.…
FG proposes N2.3trn to boost mining, other sectors ahead of Covid-19 pandemic
FG proposes N2.3trn to boost mining, other sectors ahead of Covid-19 pandemic…
Many undocumented foreigners responsible for illegal mining in Nigeria, says Al-Makura
Many undocumented foreigners responsible for illegal mining in Nigeria, says Al-Makura…
This female manager has shattered the glass ceiling in male dominated mining industry
Portia Malele, Manager for Mining, Drill and Blast, at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine joins CNBC Africa to share her career journey in the male dominated mining industry.…
Ogun Govt places embrgo on illegal mining
Ogun Govt places embrgo on illegal mining.…
Nigerian govt. prosecute 18 Chinese, 36 Nigerians for illegal mining
The Nigerian government has disclosed that about 18 Chinese are facing prosecution for engaging in illegal mining, while 36 Nigerians have also been arrested for the same offence.…
Africa mining sector meets amid commodity price comeback
Investors and mining firms are meeting at Africa's biggest industry conference amid a newfound optimism that the uptick in commodity prices could shore up investment after years of downturn.…
South Sudan leaders ‘profit’ as country suffers during war
A new report has found top political and military officials in South Sudan have profited during the civil war, which has killed tens of thousands of people.…