Nigeria’s largest national park, the Gashaka Gumti Forest in Taraba and Adamawa States, has gained global recognition after its carbon project was picked as one of the first beneficiaries of …
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De Beers Discovers First New Kimberlite Field in Angola After 30 Years
De Beers, the global diamond giant, has made a significant discovery in Angola—its first kimberlite field in three decades. The announcement came on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from the company’s …
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US Slams Sanctions on Congo Militia and Mining Firms Over Illegal Coltan Trade
The United States government has announced fresh sanctions aimed at stopping the trade in conflict minerals from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, American authorities …
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Libya’s Dbeibah Seeks Mining Overhaul to Unlock Resources
Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, has directed fresh attention toward revamping the country’s mining industry by calling for urgent reforms, data transparency, and project coordination under the government’s “Reviving Life” …
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NNPC Limited Records N4.571tn Revenue in June 2025, Boosted by Crude Oil and Gas Production Growth
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has reported a total revenue of N4.571 trillion for the month of June 2025, maintaining its upward revenue trajectory amid steady increases …
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Zambia Overtakes Colombia to Become World’s Top Emerald Exporter — Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is now the world’s leading exporter of emeralds, surpassing Colombia, which had long held dominance over the global emerald market with between 70% …
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Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining Revives Darwendale Platinum Project
Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining House has announced a new approach to developing its long-delayed Darwendale platinum project, opting for an open pit mine instead of the previously planned underground operation. This …
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India Sends Geologists to Zambia to Hunt for Copper
India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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PanAfGeo+ Trains Over 1,750 African Mining Experts
The Pan African Geology Programme (PanAfGeo+) has trained more than 1,750 mining professionals from 54 African countries, playing a key role in helping to grow the mining sector across the …
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Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …