Central-Africa
Mine Disaster in DR Congo Results in 200 Fatalities
Tragic Mine Collapse in Eastern Congo Claims Over 200 Lives At least 200 people were killed when a coltan mine…
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mining
East-Africa
Republican Intelligence Expert Appointed to Lead U.S. Africa Division
Frank W. Garcia Jr. Nominated to Lead Africa Bureau at State Department Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional…
East-Africa
Landslide at Unauthorized Mine in Mozambique Leaves Five Dead
At least five illegal miners were killed when an artisanal mine collapsed during heavy rains in Guruè district, Zambézia province,…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Announces Temporary Withdrawal From G20 Meetings
South Africa announced Monday that it will temporarily withdraw from G-20 engagements while the United States holds the presidency, a…
Central-Africa
Many Lives Lost in DR Congo Mine Bridge Disaster
Bridge Collapse in DR Congo Mine Claims 32 Lives In a tragic incident underscoring the perils faced by artisanal miners,…
Central-Africa
Disputes Over Gold Claims Trigger Violent Clashes in Northwestern Zambia
Violence erupts as social-media-fuelled gold rush swamps northwestern Zambia Hundreds of police clashed with thousands of informal miners this week…
Central-Africa
U.S. Eyes Liberia’s Rich Mineral Resources for Investment Opportunities
Unlocking Potential: U.S.-Liberia Relations and the Minerals Frontier In the muted halls of Washington, a significant dialogue unfolded last week…
Southern-Africa
Botswana Struggles Financially Amid Declining Diamond Market
Botswana’s Diamond Dilemma: The Social and Economic Fallout of a Resource-Dependent Economy As Botswana grapples with an unprecedented fiscal crisis,…
West-Africa
Widespread Illicit Mining in Ghana Poses a Grave Threat to the Environment
Ghana is grappling with the severe repercussions of illegal mining, commonly referred to as Galamsey. This rampant activity, primarily conducted…
West-Africa
Australian Mining Company Settles $160 Million Deal for CEO’s Freedom in Mali
In a significant move, Resolute Mining, an Australian-based company, has agreed to pay a hefty sum of $160 million to…
Southern-Africa
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…
