Category: Minerals
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๐จ๐ฌ Company says M23 rebels looted millions of dollars of gold in Congo
Twangiza Mining said Monday that M23 rebels occupying its gold concession in the Democratic Republic of Congo have looted at least 500 kilogrammes of bullion since May. The mine is in South Kivu province in the east of the country, where the Rwanda-backed militants staged a lightning offensive earlier this year, seizing swathes of territory.…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana Reportedly Seizes Mining Equipment in Crackdown on Illegal Forest Operations
A joint task force in Ghana has confiscated seven excavators and 18 water pumps during a raid on illegal mining operations in the environmentally sensitive Neung South Forest Reserve, local media reported. The operation is reportedly part of ongoing efforts to combat “galamsey” (illegal small-scale mining) that has devastated forest reserves and polluted rivers. The…
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๐ฒ๐ฟ In Mozambique, a group of illegal miners killed two police officers guarding a ruby mine.
“A group of about 40 illegal miners came to the gates of the Montepuez Ruby Mining. They attacked Mozambican police officers at the gates and killed two,” said a statement from the British mining company Gemfields, which owns the site. The company reported that the attack is related to a clash between district immigration authorities…
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๐ฟ๐ผ Zimbabwe’s Gold Deliveries Up 37% in First Nine Months of the Year: Fidelity Gold Refinery Data
This increase to 32.98 tonnes, coupled with a monthly average of 3.66 tonnes, puts Zimbabwe on track to surpass its ambitious 40-tonne gold target for the year, local media reported. Small-scale miners are driving national gold production, delivering 24.5 tonnes by September โ a significant increase from 14.6 tonnes the previous year. They now account…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana government faces lawsuit over deal to accept migrant deportees from US
Civil society group says Ghana-US migration deal is ‘unconstitutional,’ citing lack of parliamentary approval and violation of international law A Ghana-based civil society group has filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government, saying the countryโs acceptance of irregular migrants deported from the US is “unconstitutional,” Politico reported on Wednesday. According to the report, Democracy Hub…
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๐ฌ๐ญAsante plans to spend $6.4 million on gold exploration at Chirano and Bibiani mines in Ghana
Asante Gold is investing more than 9 million Canadian dollars in gold exploration at the Chirano and Bibiani mines in Ghana. CEO Dave Anthony noted that these funds will accelerate exploration work and support long-term planning. At Chirano, 15,000 meters of drilling are planned by the end of 2025 to assess resources and search for…
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๐ฑ๐ท Liberia Court Orders Arrest of Former Ministers Over Missing 53-Carat Diamond
In a landmark ruling, Liberia’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for the arrest of several high-profile former government officials, accused of orchestrating the illegal seizure and sale of a massive 53.34-carat diamond. Supreme Court Clears Path for Arrest The Supreme Court of Liberia has lifted a stay order that had temporarily halted legal proceedings,…
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๐ง๐ผ Botswana Nears Historic Deal for Majority Stake in De Beers
In a move that could dramatically reshape the global diamond industry, Botswana is pushing to finalize a deal to acquire a majority stake in the legendary gem company, De Beers, by the end of next month. This potential acquisition represents a seismic shift for the southern African nation, which has been the primary source of…
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๐ฒ๐ผMalawi: Kula Gold plans a first drilling program for the Wozi niobium deposit
Niobium is a metal in demand in metallurgy, electronics, and aerospace industries due to its corrosion resistance. 90% of its production comes from Brazil, but new projects are emerging in Africa. Australian company Kula Gold plans to start drilling at its Wozi niobium project in Malawi in November 2025 after obtaining an exploration license. Preliminary…
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๐ฟ๐ฒ Zambiaโs Copper Mine Disaster: A Catastrophe for Communities, Environment, and Accountability
Date: August 30, 2025Author: Pan African News Blog Team In February 2025, a catastrophic environmental disaster struck Zambiaโs Copperbelt Province when a tailings dam at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia mine collapsed, releasing millions of liters of toxic waste into the Kafue River system . This incident, now regarded as one of the worst mining disasters…
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