Wage negotiations between Gold Fields’ South Deep mine management and labour unions NUM and UASA have become increasingly tense, with...
South Africa’s mineworkers union condemns xenophobic attacks on African migrants
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in South Africa has condemned recent attacks, intimidation, and violence against African migrants amid...
Justina Nelson writes: Why critical minerals matter
The global mining industry is experiencing a fundamental transition. While traditional commodities such as gold and oil continue to shape...
Ghanaian mine workers in South Africa seek inclusion in evacuation exercise
Ghanaian workers in South Africa’s mining sector have appealed to the Government of Ghana to include them in the ongoing...
AngloGold denies using conflict gold from DRC at Brazil refinery
AngloGold Ashanti plc says no conflict gold sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries was...
The Gold Fields Lease Renewal Debate: A case for economic strategy, not emotion
I have observed commentary from fellow Ghanaians regarding Gold Fields’ request for the renewal of the company’s mining lease. I...
FBI raid uncovers $40M gold stash at CIA official’s home
A senior US Central Intelligence Agency official has been arrested after federal investigators discovered over $40 million worth of gold...
Xenophobic Attack: IMANI boss opposes Gold Fields lease renewal
IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has reacted to circulating videos from South Africa which he describes as disturbing, calling for...
Kenneth Bansah writes: Who owns the mine when the lease expires?
I have read several views asking why the state is not granting concessions to locals to begin exploration and go...
Zambia Unveils National Critical Minerals Strategy
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says Zambia is positioning itself to benefit from the growing global demand for...