Four Illegal Miners Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Northern Zambia
Four illegal miners lost their lives after a pit wall collapsed at New Scene Gold Mine in Shiwang’andu District, northern Zambia, on Sunday afternoon. Police […]
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Uganda Launches $250m Chinese-Owned Gold Mine to Boost Exports and Value Addition
Uganda has inaugurated on August 17 its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million project in Busia district owned by Chinese firm Wagagai Mining (U) […]
Mali seizes control of Barrick Gold mine amid escalating tax dispute
Mali’s government has placed Canada’s Barrick Gold Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex under provisional administration for six months, intensifying a months-long standoff over alleged unpaid taxes. The […]
Mali Suspends Artisanal Mining Permits for Foreigners After Deadly Accidents
Mali announced on March 5th the suspension of new artisanal mining permits for foreigners following a series of deadly accidents in recent weeks. The decision […]
At Least 100 Dead After Months Trapped in South African Abandoned Gold Mine
At least 100 people mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months, despite efforts […]
South Africa: Dead bodies discovered in Gold Mine
Disturbing videos have surfaced showing the dire conditions faced by illegal miners living underground in a disused gold mine in South Africa. The miners, reportedly […]
Ghana prepares to open a new mega gold mine, the first in 11 years
Following the opening of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) on September 7, Ghana is poised to welcome a significant new gold mine, highlighting the […]
CAR: China issues travel warning after gunmen kill 9 Chinese at gold mine
China’s embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned its citizens not to travel outside the capital, Bangui, a day after armed men killed […]
Zimbabwe: Mining activities cause a classroom to collapse, 17 injured
A classroom collapsed Thursday in Zimbabwe, injuring at least 17 students, authorities said, blaming the accident on illegal mining activities. The elementary school in Kwekwe, […]
Ghana: Secretary of State for Finance sacked after corruption allegations
Unease in the Ghanaian government after the release on Monday, November 14 of a documentary targeting the former Secretary of State for Finance. In the […]