Three miners who were trapped behind fallen debris at a Canadian gold mine are safely back on the surface after what Newmont called a “meticulously executed” rescue plan. Three Hy-Tech Drilling workers at Red Chris mine in northwest British Columbia were brought to the surface around 10:40 p.m.…
In a discovery that could redefine the future of resource extraction, China has unearthed one of the world’s most valuable gold deposits beneath the hills of Hunan Province. Estimated at around 1,000 metric tons, the deposit—located in Pingjiang County—holds a…
Ghana is implementing the most extensive reform of its mining laws in nearly two decades, representing a significant shift in how the country manages its valuable mineral resources. These comprehensive ghana mining law reforms aim to address long-standing community concerns…
MOROGORO: MINISTER for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has handed over a Strategic Large-Scale Exploration and Mining Licence for Rare Earth Elements (REE) mining to the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO), marking a significant step in enabling the corporation to engage in large-scale mining operations…
The standoff between Barrick Gold and Mali's military government continues to intensify as a Malian court has officially rejected the mining company's appeal to release four detained employees. This legal setback marks a critical development in an increasingly complex dispute…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made a resounding call for the global community to "supercharge the clean energy age", warning that the fossil fuel era is failing and that the world must seize the moment to accelerate a just,…
A video that recently surfaced online, allegedly showing Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), has triggered a diplomatic response from both Nigeria and China. The footage, though not independently verified, has led to public concern and official…
African governments are reasserting control over their mineral wealth through a growing wave of policies aimed at increasing local value addition and reducing unprocessed exports, senior officials and industry figures said at a key industry gathering. The two-day London Indaba,…
With just under two months to go until women’s month in South Africa, the Annual Women & Leadership in Mining Conference will be back to profile women who have contributed to re-shaping the mining sector. Taking place on 27 and…
Characterised by growing uncertainty in US foreign policy and changing global trade dynamics in 2025, the hazards of relying too much on foreign partners have been highlighted by the current geopolitical environment. The African mining industry, which depends on foreign…