Youth Affected by Mining United in Action cycled the “Toxic Tour” to various mining companies’ offices in Johannesburg 18 June…
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Mining is destroying crucial Eswatini nature reserve
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Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Issues Mining Licenses to Cooperatives in Migori
10 JUNE 2024 Capital FM (Nairobi) Migori — The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has led the certification…
Ghana: Retain Part of Profit in Ghana – Asantehene to Mining Companies
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Growing Demand for Key Minerals Boon for Africa
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Canada: Energy transition or more militarism? US defence subsidies for a graphite mine near Montreal provokes anger in civil society
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Nasarawa lithium mining is repeating Niger Delta oil exploration havoc — Environmental activists
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NGOs Express Concern over Canada’s Engagement at the International Seabed Authority
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The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand
Published: May 22, 2024 3.53pm SAST James Boafo, Murdoch University, Eric Stemn, University of Mines and Technology, Jacob Obodai, Edge Hill University, Philip Nti Nkrumah, The University…
