Imo State Bans Mining Activities Due To Environmental Destruction
The Imo State Government has imposed a total ban on mining and dredging activities within the Owerri Capital Territory, citing […]
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Cobalt mining in Congo undermines climate resilience and health
Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become a critical component of the global energy transition,
Lithium exploration permits granted in Congo to KoBold Metals
The Democratic Republic of Congo has granted US-based mining startup KoBold Metals seven permits to explore for lithium, according to
Congo China minerals deal sparks controversy
Civil society groups and non-governmental organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging a reassessment of a contentious “minerals
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South Africa Grapples with Debt, Mining, and Demolition Threats
South Africa Grapples with Debt, Illegal Mining, and Racial Tensions South Africa is facing a multitude of challenges, from crippling
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U.S. Sanctions Target Conflict Minerals in DR Congo, Armed Groups
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on armed factions and commercial entities profiting from conflict minerals in the eastern
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U.S. Sanctions DRC Groups, Firms Over Conflict Minerals
The United States has announced sanctions targeting armed factions and commercial entities involved in illegal mining operations and the trade
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Unearthing Africa’s Minerals: How Politics Shapes Resource Knowledge
For over a century, many African nations have operated their mineral sectors with limited knowledge of what lies beneath their
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DRC Genocost: Tshisekedi Demands Genocide Recognition Over Resource Violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marked its annual “Genocost” commemoration this weekend, a day of remembrance for mass deaths
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African News Update: Human Rights Abuses, Economic Reforms, and Conservation Efforts
Africa in Focus: Human Rights, Economic Development, and Conservation Efforts As the world continues to navigate complex global issues, Africa