Amnesty applauds court ruling against mining company in South Africa
Amnesty International applauds a court ruling against mining company in South Africa, saying it is ‘a victory for marginalized communities across the country’.
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 safe, responsible and efficient mining activities. Some of the critical technical skills…
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 Gugi Zone Oromia Regional State.
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 Civil Society Coalition urged the Zimbabwe Government to investigate allegations of torture…
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 governments use financial models to manage oil & gas and mining projects.
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 for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources (UNFC) is now underway.
AMDC 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 accountability mechanisms that are vital for Nigeria’s plans to expand mineral investment…
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 gold in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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 and its minerals resources, President Museveni said.
London 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 calendar, in the coming May.
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 80 percent interest in land package totaling over 4,500 km2 of highly…