Droughts, Floods and Contamination: the triple threat to African mining investments
Water availability is a key investment risk to mining in many African countries, adding to the range of risks that will come under the...
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Hummingbird Resources unveils plan to raise up to $32.7 million
Africa-focused Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) unveiled a strategy to secure up to $32.7 million in total gross proceeds to fund its growth strategy, exploration activities, advance its...
DRC eyes role in global battery metal supply amid energy transition
The DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum in Kinshasa focused on the region’s potential in the global energy transition. Experts, including Dominique Sambwa from SRK Consulting, discussed...
Cameroon initiates Mbalam iron ore mine construction amidst funding uncertainty
Acting Minister of Mines, Fuh Calistus Gentry (pictured), is set to preside over a ceremony on December 22, 2023, to launch the construction of the...
Public private collaboration is key to a sustainable mining sector in Africa
Leading event in Accra shines a spotlight on responsible change The town of Obuasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana, West Africa, has a long...
Modify local content policies to align with ECOWAS framework — Chambers of Mines for West Africa
The President of the ECOWAS Federation of Chambers of Mines (EFEDCOM) of West Africa, Adam Soro, has urged member countries to tailor local content legislation...
Potential growth at Adumbi: Loncor Gold’s underground exploration forecasts
Loncor Gold Inc. projects substantial underground growth at its Adumbi deposit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with exploration targets suggesting 8.9 to...
Supporting the Development of Critical Mineral Value Chains in Africa
A unique opportunity has emerged for Africa to leverage its mineral wealth and capitalize on increased demand for critical minerals, in the wake of the global energy...
Barrick named Tanzania’s employer of the year
Barrick Gold’s (NYSE: GOLD, TSE: ABX) North Mara mine has been named employer of the year at the 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) awards...
The future of energy lies in Africa’s rich uranium deposits
As energy needs surge, global attitudes towards fossil fuels sour, and renewable energy grows increasingly popular, nuclear energy will play a critical role in resolving...