Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has signed a new law requiring 15% state ownership in all mining ventures and local processing of minerals, tightening control over its resources as demand for battery materials grows. Mozambique is the world’s third-largest graphite producer, a key material used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. The mining law, …
Two people have died in Choma District, Southern Province, after a pit they were using for illegal mining collapsed in Zambia. The deceased have been identified as Jasper Siamuwele, 47, of Chuunga Village in Chief Mweemba's area, and Arnold Munkombwe, 48, of Nkungwe B Compound in Maamba. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026, …
The General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU), Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has raised concerns about the safety risks posed by some Chinese-owned mining operations that fail to comply with industry regulations and safety standards. Speaking on Walatu Walasa on CLOG TV, Gbana said health and safety conditions in Ghana's mining sector have improved significantly …
PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC has announced the appointment of four professionals to its Senior Leadership Team following Board approval after the successful completion of their probation periods. The company said the appointments form part of its strategy to strengthen operational excellence, enhance customer service, improve governance, develop talent, drive sustainable growth, and sustain profitability. The …
Democratic Republic of Congo’s lithium miners could soon be required to triple royalty payments after the government approved the inclusion of several metals to its list of strategic minerals. Tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earths were also added to the list through a decree approved by the country’s council of ministers on Friday, according …
Wage negotiations between Gold Fields’ South Deep mine management and labour unions NUM and UASA have become increasingly tense, with the unions accusing company executives of showing “arrogance” during ongoing discussions. The dispute emerged during the fifth round of wage talks held at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg, where the parties remain divided over …
Ghanaian workers in South Africa’s mining sector have appealed to the Government of Ghana to include them in the ongoing evacuation exercise amid growing concerns over possible xenophobic attacks. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, disclosed that the workers contacted the embassy through their leadership, expressing fears over their safety ahead of a …
AngloGold Ashanti plc says no conflict gold sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries was used at its Queiroz Refinery in Brazil during 2025. The mining company disclosed this in a Specialized Disclosure Report on Form SD filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 27, …
A senior US Central Intelligence Agency official has been arrested after federal investigators discovered over $40 million worth of gold bars at his residence, according to media reports. David Rush, described by prosecutors as a former senior executive-level employee at a US government agency, is facing charges related to the theft of public money, according …
A high-level delegation from the Republic of Burundi has visited the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) in Accra as part of a study and capacity-building mission focused on Ghana’s extractive sector governance and mineral revenue management. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, forms part of a week-long mission examining Ghana’s legislative, institutional, …
