Category: Mining

In a world beset by war, corruption, and environmental destruction, many assume that the greatest threat to humanity is evil or malice. But Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian who resisted Nazism and paid with his life, believed otherwise.

Accra, Ghana//-The government has cancelled a $1.2 billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership instead with a big overseas company to tap one of West Africa’s richest deposits, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, stating that strong political will is driving the fight.

Atlantic Lithium Limited, the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company targeting the delivery of Ghana’s first lithium mine, has provided key updates regarding the status of the Mining Lease of its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana.

Cape Town, South Africa// — International finance institutions are playing an increasingly pivotal role in Africa’s mining sector, providing essential capital and technical support to unlock the continent’s vast mineral potential.

/-President John Dramani Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis.

IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Bright Simons, has raised urgent concerns about the disputed ownership of Ghana’s Black Volta Gold Project, spotlighting alleged irregularities in the $100 million acquisition by Engineers & Planners (E&P).

A Chinese national and his Ghanaian driver have been shot dead at an illegal mining (galamsey) site at Subri-Nkwanta in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

Town roads within Ntotroso, Wamahinso and Gyedu in the Ahafo Region will see a facelift this year as Newmont Gold Africa is committed to funding their rehabilitation.

Cape Town, South Africa// — International financial institution the World Bank has underscored the role the energy transition metals (ETM) value chain plays in unlocking sustainable economic growth in Zambia.