Amnesty International applauds a court ruling against mining company in South Africa, saying it is ‘a victory for marginalized communities…
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Linkages between artisanal miners and formal workers in large mining companies
By Mukasiri Sibanda – Employees of large scale mining (LSM) companies have the technical skills and experience to carry out…
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Ethiopia revokes gold mining license of MIDROC Gold
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas has suspended gold mining license of MIDROC Ethiopia’s Legadembi Gold Mine in…
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Kimberly Process urges Zimbabwe to investigate diamond miners torture
Following the protests of Zimbabweans against the impacts of diamond mining activities on their community on Monday, the Kimberley Process…
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Report looks into how Africa manages oil, minerals
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and OpenOil, a Berlin-based financial analysis firm, have jointly produced a report on how African…
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African mineral resource classification system development underway
A pioneering initiative to set up an African Mineral Resource Classification (AMREC) system based on the United Nations Frameworks Classification…
Read MoreAMDC calls for an inclusive mineral sector in Nigeria
Adopting and domesticating the African Mining Vision (AMV) is said will contribute to laying the institutional groundwork and cementing strong…
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Partners implement gold supply chain in Eastern Congo
Partnership Africa Canada today announced the Just Gold project has successfully implemented a system to trace legal and conflict-free artisanal…
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African leaders discuss mineral resources governance
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Uganda’s government disagreement with international companies has delayed the country from starting production of oil…
Read MoreLondon set to host Africa’s oil summit
London City is set to host the 16th Africa Independents Forum, a key event on the international oil and gas…
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Nyota Minerals buys 80 percent share in Ethiopia
Following approval received at shareholder meeting last week, Nyota Minerals Ltd. (NYO.AU) announced yesterday, June 14, 2010 that it acquires…
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