The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has commended Newmont Ghana Limited for supporting the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of degraded, mined-out lands at Manso Nyankomanse in the Ashanti Region. Speaking during an inspection of the project, the Minister said Newmont’s contribution demonstrates the critical role corporate institutions can play in …
Glencore and the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for a potential acquisition by Orion CMC of a 40 per cent stake in Glencore’s interests in its Democratic Republic of Congo assets, Mutanda Mining (Mumi) and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC). The proposed transaction is expected to imply a …
The Tanzanian government has launched a helicopter equipped with modern technology for mineral exploration. The project is in tandem with the strategy to expand deep mineral research to 50 percent of the country by 2030. The minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde officiated the launch that took place on February 1, 2026 at Buzwagi, Kahama. …
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday. Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan, which is processed into tantalum, …
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) conferred an honorary doctorate on Ibrahim Mahama, Founder of Engineers and Planners, during its 18th Special Congregation on Saturday, January 31. The award recognizes Ibrahim Mahama’s contributions to Ghana’s industrial and infrastructure sectors, including mining, construction, biofuels, and transportation. He recently acquired Azumah Resources, a move that expanded …
President John Dramani Mahama has called on all Ghanaians to support government’s fight against illegal mining, stressing that the crackdown will be pursued “without fear or favour.” Speaking at the Ghana Military Academy graduation on Friday, January 30, 2026, the President said illegal mining has caused extensive destruction to rivers, forests, and farmlands, making decisive …
Ten workers were abducted last week from a mining project in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, highlighting the persistent security risks facing companies operating in regions affected by organised crime. The incident occurred on January 23 at the Panuco silver-gold project near the town of Concordia, operated by Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver Corp. The company has …
FG Gold has highlighted significant progress toward achieving first gold production at the Baomahun Gold Project during a recent visit by a delegation from the Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA). The FSDEA team, led by Executive Director Mr. Alcides Safeca, toured the Baomahun project site and ongoing construction works, and held discussions with FG Gold’s …
Newmont has donated critical medical equipment valued at over GHC 2 million to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Ghana’s premier referral hospital, as well as its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery in Ghana.The equipment were donated to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the …
Zijin Gold International, a subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining Group, has entered into an arrangement agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Allied Gold Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately CAD 5.5 billion, equivalent to about US$4.0 billion. The acquisition will give Zijin control of a portfolio of large-scale gold assets across Africa, including …
