Angola rail link gets $753m loan for mineral transport upgrade
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has agreed to provide a loan for the refurbishment of a strategic rail […]
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Mali returns $400m gold to Barrick Mining
A Malian court has ordered the return of approximately three metric tonnes of gold, valued at around $400 million, to
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Mozambique Crisis Worsens for Displaced Civilians
Human Rights Concerns Mount in Mozambique as Displaced Persons Face Dire Conditions Thousands of civilians displaced by Islamist armed group
Mali mining audit recovers over $1 billion
Mali Recovers Over $1 Billion in Mining Arrears After Audit The Malian government has retrieved more than $1 billion in
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Disinformation campaign supports Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler
A network of bot-like accounts, media outlets, and users on the social media platform X has been disseminating disinformation in
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Sudan Mining Security Boosted With New Committee Formation
Sudan’s Minister of Minerals, Nour Al-Da’em Taha, has announced the formation of a strategic committee to secure mining activities across
Congo extends mining ban over conflict financing concerns
The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended a ban on mineral trading from 38 artisanal mining sites in the conflict-ridden
Cobalt production breakthrough in Congo boosts green energy
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state cobalt agency has achieved a significant milestone, producing its first 1,000 metric tonnes of
Mali mining permits revoked due to noncompliance
Mali Revokes Over 90 Mining Exploration Permits Due to Non-Compliance The government of Mali has revoked more than 90 mining
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