Category: Minerals
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π¬π Ghana opens its largest single gold mine
Ghana has commissioned its largest single gold mine in a historic milestone. The mine, established by Chinese-owned company Shandong Gold through its subsidiary Cardinal Namdini Gold Limited, is located in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The open-pit mine is expected to operate for 15 years, producing around five million ounces of gold…
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π§πΌ Botswana’s new president aims to finalise De Beers diamond sales pact soon
Botswana’s new president Duma Boko said on Friday he wanted to conclude talks for a new sales pact with global diamonds mining giant De Beers as soon as possible. “The relationship with De Beers could have been damaged by the way the negotiations were handled,” President Boko said in a televised statement from Gaborone, Botswana’s…
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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, SomaΓ―r. 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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π§πΌ 1,094-Carat Diamond found in Botswana, one of the largest ever
A massive 1,094-carat diamond has been recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana. This is the second discovery of a diamond weighing over 1000 carats at the mine this year. The newly found diamond shares similarities with a 692-carat diamond discovered earlier in 2023. Both are expected to yield high-value polished stones through an ongoing…
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BRICS+ countries launches a dialog platform on the diamond industry, the Russian Finance Ministry said
“Within the framework of the Russian BRICS Presidency, the inaugural meeting of the informal dialogue platform on cooperation in the diamond industry was held in Moscow on October 9 in a hybrid format on the sidelines of the meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors,” the ministry said in a statement after the…
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Zambiaβs Copper Wealth: The Exploitation by Multinational Giant Glencore
Zambia, a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa, is home to one of the worldβs 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 βGalamseyβ, which have devastated large swathes of Ghana’s environment. The demonstrations, which took place from Thursday through Saturday, reflect growing public frustration with the governmentβs 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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IMF and Ghana reach staff-level deal on $3 bln loan-programme review
International Monetary Fund staff and officials in Ghana have reached an agreement on their third review of the West African country’s $3 billion IMF loan programme, the fund said on Friday. The West African gold and cocoa producer is nearing completion of a debt-restructuring process under the G20’s Common Framework initiative, after it defaulted on…
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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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