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Top Gold Miners Embrace Mali’s Updated Mining Regulations

Mali's Mining Sector: A New Chapter In a significant development, three prominent gold producers—among them the London-listed Endeavour Mining—have agreed to comply with Mali’s controversial new mining code. This announcement, made by Malian government officials, signifies a turning point after months of uncertainty that have shaken the foundations of the country’s mining industry. During a televised address late Monday, Mali’s Finance Minister Alousseni Sanou and Minister of Mines…

China and Nigeria Engage in Talks on Stranded Miners in Chinese Mines

Nigerian Miners' Distress Call and Diplomatic Response The recent circulation of a distressing video has ignited a wave of outrage across Nigeria, drawing urgent diplomatic engagement from both Abuja and Beijing. The footage, which unveiled the harrowing plight of Nigerian miners stranded in a remote corner of the Central African Republic (CAR), wasn't merely a passing news item; it resonated deeply within the hearts of many Nigerians, stirring conversations about labor rights, accountability, and the global mining…

Chinese Illegal Miners in Nigeria Risk Deportation and ₦134 Million Loss

Confronting Illegal Mining: A High Court Ruling in Plateau State In a significant ruling from the Federal High Court in Jos, Plateau State, four Chinese nationals—Liang Quin Yong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong—have been ordered to face deportation following their conviction for unlawfully mining solid minerals in the region. The ruling serves as a stark reminder of the complexities surrounding mining regulations and international involvement in local resource extraction. These individuals were…

South African Rescuers Unearth Bodies of Illegal Miners

In a dramatic turn of events, rescuers have successfully brought to light over 100 illegal miners who have been ensnared underground for several months at the Stilfontein mine, just outside Johannesburg. The operation, however, was not without its somber moments; it also resulted in the recovery of numerous bodies, a grim reminder of the perilous life many lead in search of precious metals. These miners, colloquially referred to as "zama zamas," embody a harrowing reality for countless individuals in South Africa. They have…

Over 100 Unlawful Miners Lose Lives in Tragic South African Mine Entanglement

In a somber scene underscored by the chill of reality gripping Stilfontein, South Africa, rescuers and officers from the South African Police Service (SAPS) gingerly transported blue body bags. Each one solemnly bore witness to the lives lost in a tragic turn of events deep within the bowels of an abandoned gold mine. It’s chilling to grasp the enormity of the tragedy — at least a hundred souls, entangled in an illegal mining operation gone disastrously wrong, have perished, according to a group advocating for their rights.…

South African Authorities Permit Food and Water for Illegal Miners Waiting for Processing

The task force known as Operation Vala Umgodi, part of the South African Police Service operating in the North West province, has reiterated its plea for illegal miners who remain underground to resurface. Currently, law enforcement is engaged in a tense standoff with a significant number of illegal miners who find themselves stuck in an abandoned mining shaft. In response to the situation, police have effectively sealed off the entry points that these miners use to bring in supplies. As a result, these individuals are now…

near Kouroussa miners take all risks

Accidents have been linked in recent weeks in several gold mines in Guinea. On March 1, more than a dozen people died in the collapse of a gallery in the Kounsitel area, in the north of the country. RFI was able to visit a handicraft gold-plating place near…

artisan miners from Lualaba complain

Three years ago, the central government made these craft areas available to them. According to the Provincial Ministry of Mines, it is necessary before any exploitation to transform these sites into surface mines and proceed with the opening of roads to ensure the best working conditions for craft mines. Meanwhile, some impatient miners are engaged in anarchic exploitation of cobalt.…

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