A former CIA official who was caught hoarding $40 million worth of gold bars allegedly created a “fake” classified intelligence...
Bansah proposes 30% workforce quota for mining communities in sector agencies in Ghana
Local Content Reforms and Implementation Over the last few weeks, we have discussed and debated the nation’s intent to implement...
Ghana Chamber of Mines flags exploration permit delays stretching back to 2009
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to expedite the approval of...
WAMPEX 2026: Akafia advocates local content reforms to drive value addition
The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Vice President for External Affairs at Gold Fields, Michael Edem Akafia,...
Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% state ownership in all mining ventures and local processing...
Two dead after Choma Mine collapse in Zambia
Two people have died in Choma District, Southern Province, after a pit they were using for illegal mining collapsed in...
GMWU raises alarm over safety risks at some Chinese-owned mines
The General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU), Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has raised concerns about the safety risks posed...
PETROSOL strengthens leadership team with four senior appointments
PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC has announced the appointment of four professionals to its Senior Leadership Team following Board approval after...
Congo adds lithium to strategic minerals in higher tax bracket
Democratic Republic of Congo’s lithium miners could soon be required to triple royalty payments after the government approved the inclusion...
Tensions escalate at Gold Fields’ South Deep over wage talks in South Africa
Wage negotiations between Gold Fields’ South Deep mine management and labour unions NUM and UASA have become increasingly tense, with...