Government & Regulation
Mining ministry decisions, regulatory agency updates and government policy affecting the African mining industry.
EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration to back US minerals projects with $500 million in grants
Lilac Solutions, Jervois and Nth Cycle each receive $100 million, document seen by Reuters shows. Grants...
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Zimbabwe mining firms urged to strengthen ESG practices
Mining companies are being urged to strengthen ESG practices. Government says responsible mining must protect communities...
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ZAMI 2026 to focus on mining, energy and community development
ZAMI 2026 will run from Sept. 14-18 in Bulawayo. Discussions will cover mining, energy, agriculture and...
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Ghana bars unrefined artisanal gold dore exports from September 1
GoldBod orders mandatory local refining of artisanal gold dore from September 1. Self-financing aggregators must amend...
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Sinomine secures additional Zimbabwe lithium export quota
The China-headquartered mining company has been granted a further 300,000-tonne lithium export quota. Sinomine says...
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Another miners’ group seeks extension to Zimbabwe compliance deadline
Another miners’ group wants more time to comply. MFED cites survey delays and heavy rains. The...
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OPINION: Zimbabwe’s gold deadline: a test of trust between miners and the state
Government set an August 30 deadline for miners to regularise obligations or risk forfeiture. CSSA has...
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Tharisa secures 25-year lease for Zimbabwe’s Karo platinum project
Tharisa signs 25-year special mining lease for the Karo platinum project. Karo targets 226,000 oz of...
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Mine managers to discuss mining cadastre at new monthly forum
AMMZ and Zimbabwe School of Mines launch monthly forum. First session to focus on Zimbabwe’s Mining...
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Small-scale miners seek more time to meet Aug. 30 deadline
Miners want six more months to meet outstanding obligations. The government deadline is Aug. 30. Failure...
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