Category: Minerals
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Exploiting Illegally Mined Minerals from Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation rich in natural resources yet plagued by the systemic exploitation of its mineral wealth, has taken a bold step in the global arena by filing a lawsuit against Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company. The claim centers on accusations that Apple has indirectly profited from the…
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Russian Oil in West Africa: The Role of Demex and the Risks to African Sovereignty
In the wake of Western sanctions imposed due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia has sought alternative avenues to distribute its oil, with West Africa emerging as a significant destination. Central to this operation is Demex, a discreet trading firm based in Dubai, facilitating the flow of Russian petroleum products into the region. Countries Affected and…
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Ghana’s Youth Unemployment Crisis and the Rising Tide of Galamsey: A Call to Action for the Diaspora
Ghana, once lauded as a beacon of stability and economic potential in West Africa, is grappling with a critical unemployment crisis, particularly among its youth. With limited opportunities for formal employment, many young Ghanaians are turning to illegal gold mining, locally known as galamsey. This informal and often dangerous activity has grown into a national…
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🇧🇷 Brazil police bust $166 million illegal gold scheme on Indigenous lands
In a major crackdown, Brazil’s Federal Police announced on Wednesday that they have dismantled a massive illegal gold mining operation on Indigenous lands. The scheme, valued at an astonishing 4 billion reais (approximately $166 million), highlights the devastating exploitation of both natural resources and Indigenous communities in the Amazon region. The investigation revealed a sophisticated…
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🇳🇪Niger Takes Control of Uranium Mine Amid Growing Rift with France
The diplomatic spat between Niger’s military-led government and its former colonial power, France, has taken a dramatic turn. In a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of control over Africa’s natural resources, Niger’s junta has seized control of the Somair uranium mine, which had been operated by the French nuclear energy company, Orano. The Somair…
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🇿🇦 South Africa sets up inter-agency team to help bring illegal miners to the surface
Authorities in South Africa have put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners On Friday (Nov. 15), a government delegation led by the police minister visited the site and engaged with the community and relatives of the miners who remain under a disused…
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Resolute Mining Executives Detained in Mali: A Setback for Australian Gold Operations in West Africa
Three senior executives from Resolute Mining, a Perth-based mining company with significant interests in West Africa, have been unexpectedly detained in Mali. The detainees include CEO Terence Holohan, alongside two other senior figures within the organization. The incident has raised concerns both within the company and among investors, causing a sharp decline in the company’s…
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🇲🇱 New era of sovereignty in Mali’s gold sector
Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, is undergoing a radical transformation in its mining sector. The Malian government is intensifying its efforts to recover between 300 and 600 billion FCFA in unpaid taxes and dividends, particularly from foreign mining giants like Barrick Gold. The recent arrest of Resolute Mining’s CEO, Terence Holohan, in November…
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🇿🇲🇨🇳 China pledges $5 billion investment in Zambia’s mining sector through new association
China has officially launched the Chinese Mining Enterprise Association in Zambia (CMEAZ), a strategic initiative aimed at boosting the Zambian mining industry with a projected $5 billion investment by 2031. The launch event took place in Lusaka on November 12, where Zambia’s Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, highlighted the significant role this association…
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🇲🇱 Mali detains 3 Australian mining firm executives
Three expat executives from Australian company Resolute Mining, which owns a gold mine in Mali, have been detained for questioning, industry and judiciary sources told AFP on Saturday. It is the second time in just over a month that employees of a foreign mining firm have been detained in Mali, as the ruling military junta…
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