Mining
Namibia’s president appoints new mines, energy and industry minister
Namibia's president on Tuesday appointed Modestus Amutse as the Southern African country's new minister of mines, energy and industry. Amutse's...
Read moreDetailsCongo, Rwanda presidents to sign peace deal in Washington, sources say
The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will travel to Washington next week to sign a peace deal...
Read moreDetailsBarrick resolves dispute with Mali government over Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex
Canadian miner Barrick Mining has reached an agreement with Mali's government to resolve all their disputes over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex since...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east
The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended for six months a ban on the trading of minerals from dozens of...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo produces first 1,000 tons of traceable artisanal cobalt
The state cobalt agency in Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt,...
Read moreDetailsCongo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal...
Read moreDetailsCommunity efforts against illegal mining in Ghana
Illegal gold mining is growing in Ghana, one of the world's top gold producers. A weakening economy and high unemployment...
Read moreDetailsCongo, Rwanda initial economic pact in Washington as part of peace process
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda said in a statement on Friday that they had agreed an economic pact in...
Read moreDetailsGhana orders first major audit of mining firms in a decade
Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, has launched its most aggressive mining audit in a decade, targeting top miners to recover...
Read moreDetailsLiberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments
Liberia has replaced its mining minister and top mining regulator, the office of President Joseph Boakai announced, as the West...
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