Category: Minerals
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Why is there so much gold in west Africa?
Gold in the region: Gold in west Africa: Origins, reserves, and modern exploration techniques. Militaries that have taken power in Africa’s Sahel region – notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative mining sector. Gold is one of the resources…
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Gov’t to Reclaim Putu Mountain from Russian Investors
The government of Liberia, through the Executive Branch, has announced that the Liberian government has initiated process of terminating the Mineral development Agreement (MDA) signed between the government of Liberia and Severstal, a Russian-affiliated company, to reclaim ownership of the Putu mountain in Grand Gedeh, which is valued at about US$12 billion. Putu Mountain comprises…
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US declares interest in developing African mining sector
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in developing the mining sector in Africa. On the first day of his second term, Trump signed an executive order focusing on minerals, mineral extraction, and mineral processing. “Mainly in the United States but if you read closely there are also…
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🇿🇦 ArcelorMittal shutdown: worry about socio-economic catastrophe
There are concerns that ArcelorMittal’s decision to shut down its long steel business will lead to a socio-economic catastrophe. While government is said to have done nothing about the reasons for the shutdown, the department of trade, industry and competition says it still wants to prevent the shutdown. ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) made a final…
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🇲🇱 Mali seizes 3 tons of gold from Canadian company
Mali’s military government has started seizing gold stocks of the Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal battle over the share of revenue owed to the West African state, according to an internal Barrick letter seen by The Associated Press. The letter from CEO Mark Bristow to the Malian Mining Minister, dated Monday,…
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🇱🇷 Liberia: Gov’t Announces Revised Fee Structure for Mining Licenses, Permits
The regulation also prescribes royalty rates for various minerals, such as 3% for gold and diamonds, 5% for iron ore, and 8% for strategic minerals. Application fees for licenses range from $50USD to $150USD, depending on the type of application. According to a joint statement from the Ministries of Mines & Energy and Finance and…
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Mineral wars: global conflicts fueled by West’s search for rare resources – Part 1 & Part 2
The coming years are shaping up to exacerbate the global geoeconomics and military competition for the world’s mineral resources, with President Trump openly eyeing 12 million sq km of territory containing untold riches. Here are the conflicts, present and future, to watch out for👇 ➡️ Ukraine 🌏 The US “cannot afford” to let Moscow achieve…
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🇧🇷 Illegal Gold Mining in Brazil’s Amazon: A Crisis for the Munduruku People and the Environment
In the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, the Munduruku people find themselves at the center of a crisis that threatens their environment, culture, and unity. As gold prices soar to record highs, illegal gold mining has surged across the region, pitting members of the indigenous Munduruku community against one another and leaving a trail of…
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How government dithering pushed ArcelorMittal to shut down steel operations
ArcelorMittal South Africa’s year-long plea for help from the government has come to naught as the company will proceed with shutting down its steel-making operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging — a move that will have a devastating socioeconomic impact. ArcelorMittal estimates that its decision will result in 3,500 direct and indirect job losses, affecting communities…
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Congolese Authorities Arrest Chinese Nationals Smuggling Gold and Cash in South Kivu
Congolese security forces made a significant arrest on Saturday, January 5, 2025, when three Chinese nationals were apprehended with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash in Walungu territory, South Kivu Province, near the Rwandan border. According to reports from 7 Sur 7, the individuals were traveling in an SUV when they were intercepted by…
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