The Surge of Illegal Gold Mining in Ghana: Environmental Impact and Governance Challenges
Illegal gold mining in Ghana has intensified due to a 30% increase in global gold prices, with unlicensed mines producing...
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Tanzania and Uganda Collaborate to Enhance Mining Sector Management
Tanzania has engaged with Uganda in a groundbreaking partnership to share mining sector expertise, focusing on artisanal and small-scale operations....
Talanx Issues $100 Million Catastrophe Bond for Chile Earthquake Risks
Talanx Group has issued a $100 million catastrophe bond for earthquake risks in Chile, marking its first issuance. Through Maschpark...
Kenya’s Parliament Seeks eTIMS Exemption to Support Small Businesses
Kenya's National Assembly Finance Committee has proposed exemptions from the eTIMS for small businesses with annual sales under Sh5 million....
Urgent Call for Modernization of Chile’s Port Infrastructure
Chile is urged to rapidly improve its port infrastructure to meet growing trade demands and enhance operational efficiency. Immediate investments...
AfDB Representative Dr. Patricia Laverley Faces Assault Charges in Sierra Leone
Dr. Patricia Laverley, the African Development Bank representative in Tanzania, is facing charges of assault arising from an incident at...
Nigeria Invites Global Investment in Mining Through Enhanced Geo-Data Platforms
Nigeria's Solid Minerals Minister, Dele Alake, has invited global investors to utilize new geo-data digital platforms to explore the country's...
EBRD Commits US$80 Million to North Africa Fund III to Empower Mid-Cap Companies
The EBRD has committed up to US$80 million to North Africa Fund III, managed by RMBV, aiming to support mid-cap...
Kolwezi: A Strategic Battleground in U.S.-China Competition for Critical Minerals
Kolwezi, D.R. Congo, is crucial in U.S.-China competition over critical minerals, with the new Lobito Corridor aiming to enhance transport...
South Africa and Nigeria Collaborate on Lithium for Green Energy Transition
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a collaboration with Nigeria to utilize lithium resources to advance electric vehicle production...
