“Without proper protection, miners are more likely to contract silicosis from inhaling silica dust. They are at risk of tuberculosis (TB) from inhaling TB bacteria. HIV, mainly through unprotected ...

Marikana was a precursor to Stifontein and show the lengths to which the state would go to punish people in protection of ...

Mining is a cornerstone of the Zimbabwean economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and providing livelihoods ...

Artisanal miners pan for gold along Mukaradzi River in Mount Darwin on Thursday, exposing themselves to cholera. Unregulated ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali said on Wednesday it was suspending licenses for foreign artisanal gold mining companies after a ...

US President Donald Trump’s move to boost critical mineral production could be a transformative opportunity for Africa’s ...

ILLEGAL GOLD MINING Many artisanal miners follow traditional methods, contributing positively to local communities, while others operate outside of the legal frameworks, leading to environmental ...

FG says it has developed guidelines for gold mining in Zamfara to ensure a transparent process, adding Nigeria is benefiting ...

SMALL-SCALE and artisanal gold miners want government's support modelled along the command agriculture fashion to help them maximise output and generate more foreign currency for the country.

In a significant crackdown on illegal mining, the Federal Government’s Mining Marshals have arrested 327 persons in the last ...

Rapid peatland destruction from gold mining in Madre de Dios poses significant carbon risks. Innovative technologies are ...