Edgar Soto / Unsplash (file photo). 19 JUNE 2024 Deutsche Welle (Bonn) Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to … More
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South Africa: Youth take to their bikes to protest against mining companies
Youth Affected by Mining United in Action cycled the “Toxic Tour” to various mining companies’ offices in Johannesburg 18 June … More
Namibia: Foreigners implicated in illegal lead mining ring
By Eliaser Ndeyanale 11 June 2024 A report by three officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy says Chinese … More
Mining is destroying crucial Eswatini nature reserve
The mine has the king’s blessing but no environmental authorisation 11 June 2024 | By Cebelihle Mbuyisa and Dane Armstrong Feature | Eswatini The sound of hydraulic … More
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 … More
Ghana: Retain Part of Profit in Ghana – Asantehene to Mining Companies
6 JUNE 2024 Ghanaian Times (Accra) By Kingsley Asare The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged mining companies to … More
Growing Demand for Key Minerals Boon for Africa
3 JUNE 2024 The Herald (Harare) By Enacy Mapakame Global demand for critical minerals is projected to grow three-fold by … More
NGOs Express Concern over Canada’s Engagement at the International Seabed Authority
29 May 2024, 11:36am EDT Catherine Coumans Ph.D. Research Coordinator and Asia-Pacific Program Coordinator MiningWatch Canada is a signatory to … More
Residents worry as DRC rebels frantically exploit coltan mine
May 17, 2024 7:07 AM GOMA, DR CONGO — Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining … More
Mayan Q’eqchi’ Ancestral Council and human rights defenders speak out about possible reactivation of Fénix mine in Guatemala
14 May 2024, 2:45pm EDT Source: Maya Q’eqchi’ Ancestral Authorities The following statement was translated by Rights Action, who calls … More