Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse Kills More Than 100
More than 100 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on Tuesday, according to a senior official from a local mining association. The…
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Gold Mine Collapse In Central African Republic Kills At Least 30 Miners
At least 30 miners have died after a gold mine collapsed in the western Central African Republic, with several others feared trapped underground. The low-tech artisanal mine collapsed on Tuesday…
Africa’s Battery Value Chain Advances As DRC Approves Musompo Precursor Zone
Africa has taken another step towards building a domestic battery value chain after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) approved the Musompo Special Economic Zone in Lualaba province. Approved by…
Critical Minerals Can Drive Africa’s Structural Transformation
Africa holds around 30% of the world’s critical energy transition mineral reserves, placing the continent at the centre of the global shift towards clean energy. But without greater investment in…
Mali’s Gold Production Surges 30% In First Half Of 2026
Mali’s gold production rose by about 30% in the first half of 2026, signalling a strong recovery for the country’s mining sector after a difficult 2025. Industrial gold output reached…
Criterion Equipment Recognised with Two International TCM Awards
Criterion Equipment’s commitment to growing the TCM forklift brand and supporting customers throughout Southern Africa has been recognised with two awards presented at a recent international dealer conference in Shanghai,…
Ghana Pushes for Local Processing As Raw Commodity Exports Face Growing Scrutiny
Ghana is stepping up efforts to reduce its dependence on raw commodity exports, with the government seeking to attract investment into local processing, manufacturing and other value-added industries. The strategy…
Why Artisanal Mining Risk Is Becoming Harder to Manage
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become one of the most difficult risks for mining companies and governments to manage. The challenge is not simply the presence of small-scale miners.…
How Mali’s Mining Reforms Are Funding a New Push for Infrastructure
Mali is seeking to turn its mineral wealth into long-term economic development, using sweeping mining reforms to increase state revenues and channel more money into infrastructure. The government is considering…
Six African Countries Push Back on Deep-Sea Mining as Global Race for Critical Minerals Intensifies
Six African countries are backing calls for a precautionary pause or moratorium on deep-sea mining, adding momentum to a global debate over whether the ocean floor should be opened to…
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