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Nigeria Revokes 1,263 Mining Licences to Attract Serious Investors 43 International 

Nigeria Revokes 1,263 Mining Licences to Attract Serious Investors

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Nigeria Cancels Over 1,200 Dormant Mining Licences to Boost Solid Minerals Investment The Nigerian government has revoked 1,263 mineral licences in a sweeping effort to reform its underdeveloped mining sector and eliminate speculative operators. The move aims to free up access for serious investors seeking opportunities in the country’s solid minerals industry. The affected licences, now slated for removal from the Electronic Mining Cadastral System (eMC+) portal of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (MCO), include: 584 exploration licences 65 mining leases 144 quarry licences 470 small-scale mining leases Cracking Down… Read More Here
Mali Approves Seven New Mining Deals to Boost State Revenue and Resource Sovereignty 44 International 

Mali Approves Seven New Mining Deals to Boost State Revenue and Resource Sovereignty

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Mali Signs Seven New Mining Agreements to Strengthen State Role in Gold and Lithium Projects Mali’s military government has approved seven new agreements with international and local mining companies, deepening state participation and increasing revenues as part of its broader push for resource sovereignty. The Council of Ministers endorsed the exploitation and exploration contracts on Friday, according to an official statement. The deals guarantee the state a non-reducible stake in each project, along with priority access to dividends. The agreements cover several high-profile gold operations, including: Sadiola mine, operated by… Read More Here
Zambia Launches First Geological Survey Digital Store to Boost Mining Transparency and Investment 45 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Launches First Geological Survey Digital Store to Boost Mining Transparency and Investment

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Zambia Unveils Geological Survey Digital Platform to Modernize Mining Data and Attract Investors The Government of Zambia has officially launched the country’s first-ever Geological Survey Department (GSD) Digital Store, a landmark step in national digital transformation and smarter natural resource management. The launch ceremony was held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka. Speaking at the event, Ms. Kasali Musenge, Acting National Coordinator of the Smart Zambia Institute, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to hosting and managing the platform locally. “This initiative underscores our dedication to building home-grown digital solutions that… Read More Here
Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive 46 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia to Add 740 MW of Solar Power as President Hichilema Pushes Renewable Energy Drive

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Zambia Announces Major Solar Expansion to Combat Power Shortages and Achieve 1,000 MW Target President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled ambitious plans to tackle Zambia’s chronic power shortages through a major shift toward renewable energy, announcing that over 740 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity will come online within the next 12 months. Speaking during the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, President Hichilema acknowledged the impact of electricity outages on both citizens and businesses. “We feel the pain and frustration of power outages faced by our citizens, which include… Read More Here
Zambia Revenue Authority Seizes Millions in Crackdown on Non-Compliant Mining Firms 47 Mining in Zambia Mining tax 

Zambia Revenue Authority Seizes Millions in Crackdown on Non-Compliant Mining Firms

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Zambia Revenue Authority Cracks Down on Tax Evasion in Mining Sector, Seizes K3.7M and US$3,091 The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized over K3.7 million and US$3,091 in suspected undeclared income during an enforcement operation targeting four non-compliant mining companies in Kasempa District. The operation, conducted by ZRA’s Investigation Department, focused on Katenge Resources Ltd, Ken Reliable, Sunion Investment, and Sino Octascene, as part of the authority’s broader efforts to combat tax evasion and ensure compliance with tax laws. During the raid, Huang Qingyi, a director of Sino Octascene, was… Read More Here
Ituri Province Launches Mining Oversight Operation to Restore Order and Traceability 48 Mining in DRC 

Ituri Province Launches Mining Oversight Operation to Restore Order and Traceability

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Ituri Government Strengthens Mining Oversight to Combat Rebel Financing and Ensure Compliance Since Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Ituri provincial government has launched an operation to monitor and regulate mining sites recently recovered and closed following military operations in Mabanga and surrounding areas. According to security sources, the initiative aims to restore order and ensure traceability of mining resources, some of which had been used to finance armed groups operating in the region. Implemented jointly by provincial experts and technical services from the mining sector, the first phase of the… Read More Here
DRC Advances Sovereign Mineral Marketing Through CEEC–HOLDCO Partnership 49 Mining in DRC 

DRC Advances Sovereign Mineral Marketing Through CEEC–HOLDCO Partnership

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DRC Launches Transparent Mineral Marketing with CEEC–HOLDCO Strategic Partnership On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba met with a delegation from the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification (CEEC), led by Chairman Dave Kalemba Nkashama, alongside Director General Freddy Muamba Kanyinku and Thierry Katembwe Mbala. While not a formal audience, the meeting symbolized the country’s assertion of sovereignty in managing its mineral resources. The delegation reported on the development of the CEEC–RDC/BGN-USA strategic partnership, formed under a shareholding agreement signed on July 30, 2025. This… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Engages Stakeholders in Kolwezi to Boost Mining Governance 50 Mining in DRC 

DRC Minister of Mines Engages Stakeholders in Kolwezi to Boost Mining Governance

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DRC Minister of Mines Visits Kolwezi to Strengthen Mining Sector Governance The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, has been in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba province, since Thursday, September 18, 2025, as part of an official mission to engage directly with mining sector stakeholders. Welcomed by Governor Fifi Masuka and other provincial authorities, Minister Kabamba explained that the visit reflects the central government’s commitment to strengthening mining governance and maximizing the sector’s economic benefits for both the province and the nation. During his… Read More Here
Galiano Gold Halts Esaase Deposit Operations After Fatal Clashes in Ghana 51 International Gold News in Brief 

Galiano Gold Halts Esaase Deposit Operations After Fatal Clashes in Ghana

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Galiano Gold Suspends Esaase Operations Following Community Clashes in Ghana Galiano Gold, listed on the TSX and NYSE American, has temporarily suspended operations at the Esaase deposit of its Asanko gold mine in Ghana following violent clashes between community members and military personnel on September 9. The company explained that the military presence at the mine was part of a state-mandated security intervention coordinated through the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Tensions escalated between the community and security forces, resulting in civil unrest, the tragic death of one individual, and damage… Read More Here

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