A nonprofit organisation, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has advised the Nigerian government to approach its pursuit of industrial-scale lithium mining with a deep sense of environmental accountability and the protection of local livelihoods. The organisation’s advice comes in the wake of the Nigerian government’s commissioning ofContinue Reading
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
In northern Guinea, attention has been drawn to the Simandou North project spearheaded by Australian firm Arrow Minerals in recent months. Despite being in its early exploration phase, initial drilling outcomes have sparked optimism. Arrow Minerals has unveiled promising discoveries from its iron ore venture situated north of the well-knownContinue Reading
Panthera Resources, a diverse gold exploration and development firm, has finalized agreements with DFR Gold and Maniger to restructure ownership arrangements concerning the Kalaka gold project in Mali and the Paimasa, Dagma, and Dext gold projects in Nigeria. Post-restructuring, Panthera will possess 100% ownership of Maniger, elevating its stake inContinue Reading
