Ghana mineworkers warn local outsourcing rule will cut wages, jobs
Ghana’s union of mineworkers has warned it would continue to oppose a government policy that requires international companies…
Uganda’s central bank starts domestic gold purchase program
Uganda’s central bank said on Tuesday it had begun purchasing gold from domestic producers under a program announced…
Ghana directs Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to shift mining ops to local firms by December
Ghana’s mining regulator has given international companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Chinese-owned Zijin until December 2026 to shift…
UAE accounted for 80% of Angolan diamond exports in 2025
Angola’s rough diamond production rose 8% year-on-year to 15.19 million carats in 2025, surpassing a target of 14.8…
China’s Yahua Industrial Group gets lithium export quota from Zimbabwe
China’s Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group said on Tuesday it had secured a six-month export quota for lithium concentrates…
Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipments
Zimbabwe will introduce lithium concentrate export quotas and require commitments for more local processing as part of conditions…
Record-setting sulphur rally squeezes Indonesia nickel makers, Africa copper miners
A record sulphur rally triggered by the Iran war has driven up costs for nickel producers in Indonesia…
Beijing tells Chinese firms to strengthen Zimbabwe risk prevention after mineral export ban
China’s government on Thursday told Chinese businesses operating in Zimbabwe to “strengthen risk prevention and compliance awareness” after…
Ghana weighs local bids for $1B revival of Gold Fields’ Damang mine
Ghana is assessing three bids from local investors to take over Gold Fields’ Damang gold mine, which requires…
Africa pipeline hits record high
East Africa leads in construction momentum as the 675 new African hotels and resorts in the pipeline hit…
Ghana looks to shift artisanal gold refining amid Dubai flight disruptions
Ghana’s state-run artisanal gold exporter is preparing to shift cargoes to alternative refining hubs if flight disruptions to…
South African miners to bid for manganese export terminal concession
A consortium of South African manganese miners will bid to build and operate a new export port for…