Africa’s mineral endowment is undeniable. It is home to approximately 30% of the earth’s known mineral reserves, many of which...
US army bases to host critical minerals plants in onshoring push
The US Army struck deals with several companies to build critical minerals processing plants on military bases around the country,...
Human rights allegations at critical minerals mines jump 73%
The global rush to secure copper, lithium and other energy-transition minerals drove a 73% increase in human rights abuse allegations...
Ghana reports GH¢8.81bn revenue from energy sector levy in 2025
The government of Ghana says the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, which introduced a charge of GH₵1-per-litre on...
GoldBod adopts LBMA benchmarks for official gold pricing
Under the new system, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, GoldBod will adopt the internationally recognised London Bullion Market...
Gold price slumps as tech selloff reverberates through global markets
Gold declined toward $4,000 an ounce and silver plunged as much as 5.8% as a broad selloff swept through financial...
Guinea’s president announces ban on raw gold exports
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya announced a ban on raw gold exports, in an effort to boost local processing of the...
Kenneth Bansah calls for phased local takeover of strategic mining assets
Mining governance expert Dr Kenneth Bansah has called for a phased approach to increasing local ownership of Ghana’s major mining...
Rio Tinto’s copper mine blocked: protesters halt Oyu Tolgoi exports
Protesters blocked copper concentrate exports from Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) Oyu Tolgoi mine on Wednesday, disrupting shipments from one of...
Lands Minister inaugurates taskforce to safeguard state lands in Greater Accra
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Wednesday(June 17), inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands...