Category: Mining
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French nuclear multinational Orano halts uranium output at Niger’s Arlit mine amid financial strain
Orano will suspend production at its Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger due to financial difficulties faced by its Nigerien subsidiary, Somaïr. The decision comes as border closures between Niger and Benin, triggered by the July 2023 coup, have blocked all uranium exports. The Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger is operated by its local…
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Zambia’s Copper Wealth: The Exploitation by Multinational Giant Glencore
Zambia, a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa, is home to one of the world’s largest copper reserves. Known as “the Copperbelt,” the region has historically attracted international attention for its rich mineral resources, positioning Zambia as a crucial player in the global copper market. However, beneath the surface of this wealth lies…
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Thousands Protest in Accra Against Illegal Mining, Demand Government Action
Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Accra last week, demanding an end to illegal mining practices, locally known as ‘Galamsey’, which have devastated large swathes of Ghana’s environment. The demonstrations, which took place from Thursday through Saturday, reflect growing public frustration with the government’s perceived inaction on the issue. Protesters vowed to maintain pressure…
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Burkina Faso plans to withdraw some mining permits
Burkina Faso has recently announced a strategic decision that could have significant implications for the nation’s economy and its position in the global mining industry. The country’s leadership, under junta leader Ibrahim Traore, is planning to withdraw mining permits from certain foreign companies. This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at boosting the…
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Ghana plans three-day protest over illegal mining, arrests
Ghanaians are set to stage a three-day protest this week demanding government action on illegal gold mining and the release of 54 activists detained for demonstrating against the illicit activity. The government’s handling of illegal mining — particularly its impact on natural resources and rural livelihoods — has become a flashpoint issue in the run-up…
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UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area
Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax estimated to generate around $300,000 in monthly revenue, the United Nations security council heard on Monday. The M23 movement, a Tutsi-led organization purportedly backed by Rwanda, seized the area, which produces minerals used in smartphones and…
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Four employees of Canadian miner Barrick Gold reportedly arrested in Mali for financial crimes
The four arrested are senior Malian employees of Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold miner and one of Mali’s top gold producers, according to Western media citing multiple unanimous sources. The arrests, which reportedly took place on Wednesday, come amidst a broader shift in Mali’s mining policy, aimed at increasing state control over gold revenue.…
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Botswana licences its first manganese mining project
Botswana has awarded Giyani Metals a 15-year mining licence, the company announced on Wednesday, paving the way for it to become the country’s first battery-grade manganese producer. Manganese is a key component in batteries and its demand is expected to be driven by growth in electric vehicles, among other clean energy applications. Giyani’s Kgwakwe Hill…
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Lithium industry in Africa
Lithium industry in Africa: an expert on recent developments and future prospects Zimbabwe has taken the lead in sub-Saharan Africa’s lithium boom, according to the AmaranthCX network of experts. The alkali metal is a key component in modern batteries. According to Samir Bhattacharya, an associate fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, the southern African nation,…
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Liberia conditionally lifts shutdown order on China Union iron ore Bong Mines
Liberia conditionally lifted a shutdown order on China Union’s iron ore Bong Mines, the government said in a statement on Wednesday. The West African country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shut down operational activities on Aug. 28, saying the company had violated environmental regulations. The Liberian government said China Union had requested a temporary reprieve following…
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