Category: Minerals
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Illicit Mining Continues in Gbarpolu County Under Armed Protection
Despite explicit orders from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to cease operations, Gao Feng, the infamous Chinese miner also known as Barry, continues to engage in large-scale illicit mining activities in Gbarpolu County–even enjoying the protection of armed police officers. This troubling development raises serious questions about the source of his apparent impunity…
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🇳🇬 Nigeria cracks down on illegal lithium mining with dozens of arrests
Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from its mineral resources. The…
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“Taking more and leaving less”: expert on how the west facilitates illegal mining in Africa
🌍 When African countries want to review their mining codes to get more benefits for themselves, the West and the World Bank in particular try to oppose it and promote systems that allow their companies to exploit the resources of African nations, Dr. Alex Mvuka Ntung, an independent research consultant who specializes in the Great…
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Critical Minerals in Africa: Strengthening Security, Supporting Development, and Reducing Conflict amid Geopolitical Competition
The United States Institute of Peace convened a senior study group to explore the role Africa plays in the United States’ efforts to diversify US critical mineral supply chains and how new investment in partnerships with African countries could help drive economic development and strengthen peace and security on the African continent. Based on meetings and interviews…
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CMOC Group settles Congo mining dispute with $800m payment to Gécamines
Chinese miner CMOC Group has agreed to make a settlement payment of $800m between 2023 and 2028 to Congo’s state-controlled mining company Gécamines to end a dispute related to the Tenke Fungurume copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Furthermore, CMOC will also pay at least $1.2bn (8.66bn yuan) in dividends…
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Several people killed in accident at abandoned Liberia gold mine
MONROVIA (Reuters) – Several people have been killed in Liberia in an accident at an abandoned gold mine, the West African country’s mines minister said on Tuesday. Minister Wilmot Paye said on Tuesday seven people died in Monday night’s incident, but acknowledged the authorities could not yet provide an exact death toll until a team…
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DR Congo overtakes Peru on copper output, still behind on exports
🇨🇩🇵🇪 The Democratic Republic of the Congo overtook Peru as the world’s second largest copper producer in 2023, though it still lags the South American country in exports, official data from both nations show. Congo produced about 2.84 million tons of copper last year, the country’s central bank reported. Peru’s output was 2.76 million tons,…
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Exploiting Africa’s Resources: The Looting Machine
Africa remains a rich reservoir of natural wealth, encompassing rare earth minerals, metals, gold, and hydrocarbons. Despite this abundance, a significant portion of Africa’s populace resides in nations where oil, gas, and minerals hold pivotal economic roles. However, average incomes in these regions persistently lag behind the global average. Moreover, reliance on commodity exports often…
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Nigeria to Halt Issuance of Mining Licenses Without Local Value Addition Plans, Declares Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has declared that Nigeria will cease issuing mining licenses unless applicants provide approved plans for local value addition. This directive encompasses resources such as lithium and particularly gold, emphasizing the necessity for processing within Nigeria to generate “greater value and benefit to local communities”. Additionally, Alake highlighted the importance…
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Zimbabwe mining boss arrested for fraud
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president has been arrested for fraud after allegedly attempting to sell three mines she does not own. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi told local media that Henrietta Rushwaya had been taken into police custody after receiving a complaint about mining transactions. Nyathi added that Rushwaya was “assisting police with investigations”. She…
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