Tag: Mining
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๐ณ๐ฌ “Digging Under Our Homesโ: Backyard Tin And Columbite Mining Sweeps Central Nigeria
Families across central Nigeria are literally turning their compounds into small mine sites, digging narrow shafts in their backyards to search for tin, columbite and related minerals that once powered the countryโs early mining boom. Where this is happening The new wave of backyard mining is most visible in Plateau State, particularly around the Jos…
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๐ธ๐ฆ The Future Minerals Forum 2026 Sets Record as Global Mining Leaders Converge to Drive Real Action
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up for what promises to be the most impactful edition yet of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), with over 20,000 participants already registered โ marking a record-breaking turnout in the eventโs history. This milestone underscores the growing global interest in advancing dialogue around critical minerals into concrete, actionable…
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๐ธ๐ฑ From Plenty to Prosperity: Ending Africa’s Resource Paradox
A Continent Blessed, Yet Its People Denied By Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) Today, our continent, Africa, stands as a testament to a painful and persistent paradox. We are cradles of civilization, endowed with…
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๐ฒ๐ฑMali Cements Lithium Leadership with Inauguration of Second Major Mine
BAMAKO, Mali โ In a significant stride for its mining sector, Mali has officially inaugurated its second industrial-scale lithium mine, a move that firmly places the West African nation on the map as a major supplier of a metal critical to the global clean energy revolution. The inauguration ceremony for the Lithium Mines of Bougouni…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana Reportedly Seizes Mining Equipment in Crackdown on Illegal Forest Operations
A joint task force in Ghana has confiscated seven excavators and 18 water pumps during a raid on illegal mining operations in the environmentally sensitive Neung South Forest Reserve, local media reported. The operation is reportedly part of ongoing efforts to combat “galamsey” (illegal small-scale mining) that has devastated forest reserves and polluted rivers. The…
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๐ฒ๐ฟ In Mozambique, a group of illegal miners killed two police officers guarding a ruby mine.
“A group of about 40 illegal miners came to the gates of the Montepuez Ruby Mining. They attacked Mozambican police officers at the gates and killed two,” said a statement from the British mining company Gemfields, which owns the site. The company reported that the attack is related to a clash between district immigration authorities…
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๐ฌ๐ญAsante plans to spend $6.4 million on gold exploration at Chirano and Bibiani mines in Ghana
Asante Gold is investing more than 9 million Canadian dollars in gold exploration at the Chirano and Bibiani mines in Ghana. CEO Dave Anthony noted that these funds will accelerate exploration work and support long-term planning. At Chirano, 15,000 meters of drilling are planned by the end of 2025 to assess resources and search for…
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๐ง๐ผ Botswana Nears Historic Deal for Majority Stake in De Beers
In a move that could dramatically reshape the global diamond industry, Botswana is pushing to finalize a deal to acquire a majority stake in the legendary gem company, De Beers, by the end of next month. This potential acquisition represents a seismic shift for the southern African nation, which has been the primary source of…
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๐ฒ๐ผMalawi: Kula Gold plans a first drilling program for the Wozi niobium deposit
Niobium is a metal in demand in metallurgy, electronics, and aerospace industries due to its corrosion resistance. 90% of its production comes from Brazil, but new projects are emerging in Africa. Australian company Kula Gold plans to start drilling at its Wozi niobium project in Malawi in November 2025 after obtaining an exploration license. Preliminary…
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๐ฑ๐ท Lithium: Liberiaโs New โWhite GoldโโA Crossroads of Promise and Peril
Lithium has become the beating heart of our green-energy revolution. Every electric vehicle, smartphone, and clean-energy storage system depends on this once obscure mineral. Today, a seismic discovery has positioned an often-overlooked nationโLiberiaโas a potential linchpin in the global energy transition. The Discovery โ A Turning Point In early 2025, Liberia revealed results from a…
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