Category: Minerals
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Burkina Faso’s Boungou and Wahgnion gold mines now belong to the government
UK-based gold producer Endeavour Mining and Lilium Mining, which is a subsidiary of Lilium Capital, created by US-Burkinabe billionaire Simon Tiemtore, have settled their legal dispute over the sale of two gold mines in Africa after several agreements were signed with Burkinabe Minister of Economy Aboubakar Nacanabo. The conflict began when Lilium acquired the mines…
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The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It’s…
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Zimbabwe reinstates ban on alluvial and riverbed mining
Alluvial mining extracts minerals from riverbeds and floodplains, while riverbed mining targets river channels. Both can harm the environment and pollute water. On Tuesday, the Zimbabwean government reimplemented its ban on alluvial and riverbed mining to combat environmental damage, media reported. Although the ban was initially declared in 2020, the practice has persisted in recent…
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Congo’s South Kivu governor lifts mining suspension in province
Democratic Republic of Congo has lifted a suspension of mining activities in the South Kivu province, with the exception of gold extraction, the region’s governor said in a statement on Thursday. Gold, tin ore cassiterite and hi-tech mineral coltan from the eastern province are mostly mined by so-called “artisanal” miners using rudimentary means. Congo’s gold…
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The price of gold has recently hit an all-time high, surpassing $2,500 per troy ounce
The price of gold has recently hit an all-time high, surpassing $2,500 per troy ounce, marking a significant milestone in the precious metals market. This surge is largely attributed to several key factors: These combined factors have created an environment where gold is seen as a highly desirable asset, pushing its price to record levels【13†source】【14†source】.
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Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer
Botswana intends to renegotiate its proposed purchase of a stake in Belgian gem dealer HB Antwerp to double the size of its shareholding at no extra cost following the downturn in the diamond market, the country’s mines minister said on Tuesday. Botswana is the world’s biggest diamond producer by value, meaning its economy has been…
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Guinean Junta Pressures Russian Oligarch’s Gold Group Over $200M Debt Amidst Sanctions Evasion
The Guinean junta is intensifying pressure on Nordgold, the gold mining company owned by Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov, in a bid to recover a substantial $200 million debt. Despite these efforts, Mordashov, who is under Western sanctions, continues to leverage his deep-rooted connections within Guinea’s mining sector, enabling Nordgold to maintain its lucrative gold exports…
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Joseph Boakai struggles to resolve dispute between Solway Mining and ArcelorMittal
Switzerland’s Solway Investment Group Demands $50M Compensation from Liberia Over Mining Licence Transfer Switzerland’s Solway Investment Group, embroiled in a legal dispute after its mining license was transferred to ArcelorMittal without its knowledge, is now seeking $50 million in compensation from the Liberian government to settle the matter. The demand comes as part of ongoing…
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“Where to invest in Africa”: Top 5 African countries most attractive for investment
The report, “Where to Invest in Africa,” compiled and published by South Africa’s second-largest bank, First National Bank (FNB). The ranking is based on the consideration of 20 indicators divided into four groups. These are current economic performance and potential, market accessibility and level of innovation, economic stability and investment climate, social conditions and human…
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Countries in the Middle East and Africa are withdrawing their gold reserves from the US – Houston Post
▪️ Growing concerns about the stability of the American economy are prompting governments in Africa and the Middle East to withdraw their gold reserves from the United States. The traditional status of the United States as a safe haven for finance is rapidly collapsing , statesthe American Houston Post ▪️ Among the countries that have…
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