
Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Office has completed the digitisation and validation of its mining licence registry, making the country the 11th African nation to achieve this milestone. The move, announced by Director‑General Obadiah Simon Nkom at an African Minerals Development Centre workshop, aligns Nigeria with the African Mining Vision and aims to boost transparency. Officials highlighted that digital licensing will streamline investor access, translate mineral endowment into capital inflows, and generate jobs. The initiative signals Nigeria’s intent to reposition itself as a strategic mining hub within continental and global markets.

Namibia's Ministry of Environment announced that the decision on the proposed uranium mining project in Omaheke will be guided by scientific evidence rather than political pressure. Russian‑linked Headsprings Investments, a Rosatom subsidiary, has applied for an exclusive prospecting licence to...

The Chamber of Mines rebutted ILO remarks by highlighting that its members generated 20,843 direct jobs and an estimated 145,901 indirect jobs in 2024, accounting for 26.7% of Namibia’s employed population. It contested claims that the sector lacks local beneficiation...

Ghanaian officials and civil‑society groups are urging a revision of the Minerals and Mining Act to curb the rampant smuggling and use of mercury in artisanal and small‑scale gold mining (ASGM). The current legislation lacks a national mercury storage and...

The Ministry of Mines and Energy convened a one‑day pilot stakeholders’ dialogue in Arthington on Feb 20 to address gaps between mineral rights, land rights and community obligations. Participants including chiefs, civil‑society groups, GIZ and LEITI examined regulatory, fiscal and environmental...

The Lofa Senior Professionals Group hosted a workshop on Feb 19 2026 to unveil a ten‑year roadmap for a Liberian‑owned mining venture in the Wologizi Range. The plan proposes a three‑tier ownership split—40% government, 40% strategic investor, 20% community trust—and seeks $1.5‑2.5 billion...

Journalists probing the Rubaya coltan landslide that killed more than 200 miners were barred by M23 rebels on Jan. 28, highlighting a tightening media blackout in eastern DRC. The disaster, tied to unsafe artisanal mining, underscores the mineral‑fuelled conflict between rebel...

B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine in Namibia delivered 199,139 ounces of gold in 2025, hitting the top of its guidance range and helping the company post a record $3.06 billion in revenue. The firm’s three flagship mines collectively produced 926,434 ounces, while a...

Artisanal and small‑scale miners (ASM) delivered 2.24 tons of gold in January 2026, far surpassing the 808.4 kg supplied by large‑scale producers. Both segments posted lower volumes than the same month a year earlier, with ASM falling from 3.17 tons and large‑scale from 903.2 kg....

Rwanda's Parliament endorsed stricter measures to tackle abandoned mining pits after a session with Environment Minister Bernadette Arakwiye. The new framework will raise rehabilitation guarantee fees and tighten licence renewal requirements, aiming to curb illegal mining and reduce environmental damage....

A new scramble for Africa's critical minerals—lithium, cobalt, graphite, platinum‑group metals and rare‑earth elements—is driven by global green‑energy supply chains. The article argues that regional blocs such as SADC, ECOWAS and EAC must coordinate policies to move from raw‑material exports...

Workers at AFCON, an Indian contractor for ArcelorMittal Liberia, staged a violent protest on Feb 18 at the Yekepa mining camp, leaving a police officer wounded and 27 arrests. The unrest, sparked by stagnant wages and unmet benefits, follows a...

Namibia’s Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse told parliament that regulatory authority over mining and petroleum activities remains firmly within the ministry, including final decisions on petroleum licences. He explained that applications are processed by the Commissioner of...

Medical and environmental experts say carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths of 38 miners at a Plateau State underground mine, where poor ventilation likely allowed the gas to accumulate. Survivors reported breathing difficulties and classic CO symptoms before collapsing. The...