Tag: Mining

Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe says partnerships boost South Africa’s mining sector

Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe says public-private partnerships are improving South Africa’s mining output and investor confidence.

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World’s top cobalt producer, Congo, unveils $100 million US-backed guard for mine security

Congo launches $100 million US-backed mining security unit to strengthen oversight of cobalt and copper production sites.

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Ghana orders Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to hand mining work to locals by December 2026

Regulators in Ghana direct Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Zijin Mining to shift operations to local contractors by December 2026.

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U.S., China push Ghana to halt gold royalty hike amid miner backlash

U.S. and China urge Ghana to reconsider gold royalty hike as miners warn higher rates could hurt Africa’s top gold producers.

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Patrice Motsepe steps down from ARM executive duties under new JSE rules

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe steps down from ARM executive role, stays as chairman.

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Algeria opens 600-mile railway to develop major iron ore deposit

Algeria launches a 600-mile railway to unlock the vast Gara Djebilet iron ore deposit and diversify its economy.

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