Tag: mining
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🇬🇭🇨🇳 Ghana Seeks Deeper China Mining Partnerships Focused on Processing and Technology
Ghana is pressing Chinese mining investors to move beyond raw mineral extraction toward processing, technology transfer, skills development and local supply chains.
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🇿🇲🇨🇳 Zambia Maps Its Mineral Future as China Seeks Deeper Critical-Minerals Cooperation
Zambia’s nationwide geological mapping programme is 93.6% complete as officials and Chinese representatives discuss opportunities in copper and other critical minerals.
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🇳🇬 Nigerian Startup Terra Industries Raises Record $52 Million Seed Round to Expand Autonomous Security Across Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s emerging technology sector is gaining international attention after Terra Industries, a Nigerian security technology company developing autonomous drones and advanced security systems, reportedly raised $52 million in seed funding, marking what is being described as the largest seed round in African startup history. The funding represents a significant vote of confidence…
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🇸🇦 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 — marking a record-breaking turnout in the event’s history. This milestone underscores the growing global interest in advancing dialogue around critical minerals into concrete, actionable…
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🇸🇱 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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🇬🇭 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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🇲🇿 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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🇬🇭Asante 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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🇲🇼Malawi: 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…