Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves to Protect Environment and Cocoa Belt
Accra, Dec 12, 2025 – Ghana has formally banned mining in forest reserves, reversing earlier…
Zambia Army Signs Agreement for Three Solar Projects
Zambia’s push to expand solar generation has gained momentum with the signing of a memorandum…
Zambia Breaks Ground on 100MW Chirundu Solar Plant
Zambia has officially broken ground on a new 100MW solar power plant in Chirundu, marking…
Congo Tightens Grip on Cobalt Exports with New Compliance Rules
Congo has introduced new export conditions for cobalt that add another layer of complexity to…
United States, DRC, and Rwanda Launch Strategic Pact to Oversee Mineral Exports
The United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda have formalized a new framework…
Rio Tinto Targets $10B Asset Selloff as Trott Resets Strategy
Simon Trott at Simandou’s opening. (Image courtesy of Simon Trott’s LinkedIn..) Rio Tinto chief executive Simon…
Zimbabwe Gold Miners Warn Higher Royalty Will Fuel Smuggling
A Zimbabwe one hundred trillion dollar note and small gold bars. (Image by Paul, Flickr.) Zimbabwe’s small-scale…
South Africa Opens First New Gold Mine in 15 Years Amid Record Price Rally
Credit: West Wits Mining Johannesburg, December 5, 2025 — South Africa has marked a rare milestone…
Appian Backs Atlantic Group buyout of Barrick Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire
Appian Capital Advisory Limited (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that…