On Wednesday, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, met with 32 state governors and reached a consensus to form a joint committee to address mining issues collaboratively. The meeting, chaired by AbdulRasak Abdulrahman, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, was a significant stepContinue Reading
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) allegedly dismissed an internal analyst in August last year for raising concerns about a $100 million project to build and operate a toll road and bridge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia. The project was expected to have adverseContinue Reading
KoBold Metals, a U.S.-based startup backed by high-profile investors like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is making strides in Zambia’s copper-rich belt. In February, it joined forces with Canada’s Midnight Sun Mining (TSXV: MMA) to explore the promising Dumbwa target within the Solwezi copper project. This strategic alliance combines KoBold’sContinue Reading
Shares in Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) surged 17% on Friday after the Africa-focused mining company announced the resumption of operations at its Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea, ending a two-month strike by its primary contractor. The gold producer, which operates in Mali, Guinea, and Liberia, had to suspend activities atContinue Reading
Mali has signed an agreement with China’s Ganfeng Lithium to operate the Goulamina lithium mine and increase its stake in the project in line with a new mining code, according to a statement from the country’s economy ministry. The mining code, adopted last year, allows the military-led government to boostContinue Reading
So, the government has once again decided to put taxpayer funds on the line with a N$1,2 billion bailout for the scandal-ridden state oil company Namcor, neh? “I must make it clear this [bailout] did not involve any direct cash injections to Namcor,” said company spokesperson Utaara Hoveka, apparently toContinue Reading
The continued focus on integrating Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) in South African quarries and surface mines highlights a significant shift towards enhanced safety and regulatory compliance. This move, directed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) regulations, underscores the critical nature of technology in mitigating workplace accidents. AsContinue Reading
The South African construction industry teeters on the brink of collapse due to dwindling profits, unethical conduct, and widespread delays or non-payment to subcontractors. This alarming prognosis is issued by the Master Builders Association (MBA) North, urging immediate action to avert further job losses and insolvencies. “The industry is inContinue Reading
Niger, Africa’s second-largest uranium producer, stands ready to leverage the surging demand and prices for uranium. Its economic prospects rest significantly on two key ventures: Dasa and Madaouela. Recently, Niger’s Minister of Mines spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony for the uranium processing facility at the prospective Dasa uranium site. During thisContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire, a notable player in gold production, is diversifying its mineral portfolio with manganese, copper, cobalt, and nickel. The surge in demand for these minerals has spurred the nation to intensify its exploration efforts. During a recent Cabinet meeting in Abidjan on May 8th, the Ivorian government approved multipleContinue Reading
