President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that the U.S.-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has so far failed to bring calm to eastern …
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Dangote Cement, Jakura Community Sign Historic Development Pact in Kogi
There was celebration in Kogi State on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, and the Jakura community signed a landmark Community Development Agreement (CDA). The agreement, which will run …
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Community DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMining
Ghana Chamber of Mines Seeks Inclusive Review of Minerals and Mining Act
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act, stressing the need for an inclusive approach …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyMiningWestern Africa
Ghana Gold Board to Establish Ultra-Modern Assay Laboratory and Refinery at Kotoka International Airport
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured a 0.6-acre parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport in Accra for the construction of an ultra-modern ISO-certified …
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International RelationsINVESTMENTMiningZAMBIA
Sino Metals’ $200m Samba Mine Project Praised in Zambia
Governance and Development Advocates Zambia (GODAZA) has praised plans by Sino Metals to invest about 200 million dollars in the Samba Mine project in Kalulushi District, Copperbelt Province. The advocacy …
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BusinessEconomyEventsMiningSustainabilityTrade
Segilola Resources Reaffirms Ethical Sourcing Commitment
Segilola Resources Operating Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical sourcing in Nigeria’s mining industry following its confirmation as a sponsor of the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition …
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AfricaBusiness and EconomyGovernanceINVESTMENTMiningZAMBIA
Zambia’s Kansanshi S3 Expansion Boosts Mining by $1.25bn
The Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) says the commissioning of the US$1.25 billion Kansanshi Mine S3 expansion project represents a turning point for the country’s mining industry and overall …
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African EconomyBusinessInternational DisputesLegal AffairsMining
Cameroon Iron Ore Dispute Pits Libyan Bank Against Local Investor
The battle for control of two major iron ore deposits in Cameroon has turned into a serious legal and financial fight involving international banks, local billionaires, and questions about fraud. …
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BusinessEconomyInternational RelationsMiningNewsNigeriaTrade
Nigeria, Japan Move to Strengthen Mining Partnership at TICAD
Nigeria and Japan have opened fresh discussions aimed at building a stronger partnership in the mining industry, with both countries committing to plans that will encourage Japanese companies to invest …
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BusinessEconomyEventsINVESTMENTMiningNigeria
Nigeria to Host Gold and Gemstone Conference 2025 in Lagos
Stakeholders in the precious minerals sector are set to gather in Lagos for the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) 2025, scheduled to take place from November 24 to …