Fiscal pressures in developing countries make stronger domestic revenue systems more important than ever Developing countries face major difficulties as income from natural resource extraction industries decreases and wealthier nations reduce their aid.
A NAIMOS operations team stationed in Nzema East has survived an ambush after an illegal mining gang opened fire on them during an operation at Adiewoso in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region.
Atlantic Lithium Limited, the Africa-focused lithium exploration and development company targeting the delivery of Ghana’s first lithium mine, today release its Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report for the period ended 31 March 2026.
Harare, Zimbabwe// – As global demand for critical minerals surges to power the clean energy transition, feminist advocates are raising urgent concerns about who truly benefits—and who is left behind. Across mineral-rich regions in Africa, women are calling for a fundamental shift in how extractive industries operate, demanding justice, equity, and meaningful participation in decision-making […]
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has directed the revocation of the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases belonging to Adamus Resources Limited for violating Ghana’s minerals and mining laws.
Ghana’s Minerals Commission has given international companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Chinese-owned Zijin until December 2026 to shift mining operations over to local contractors or face sanctions, according to five sources with direct knowledge of the matter and documents.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) on April 11, 2026, arrested seven individuals—four Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians—during a targeted enforcement operation along the Boin River at Boinso–Abrokyire in the Aowin District of the Western North Region.
Central banks across Africa are increasingly aligning with a global transition toward gold-backed reserves, contributing to a significant rebound in bullion demand.
Finance, normally reserved for reducing emissions, is being used to secure high-quality ore for greener steel production, raising environmental concerns In January 2024, China Baowu Steel Group issued the first tranche of a bond that raised CNY 10 billion (USD 1.45 billion) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
South Africa// — Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain.
