Government & Regulation
Mining ministry decisions, regulatory agency updates and government policy affecting the African mining industry.
Wushe takes Mines portfolio in Mnangagwa reshuffle
President Mnangagwa reassigned five Permanent Secretaries effective May 1. Dr. Thomas Utete Wushe moved from Industry...
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Canada’s rare earth push signals changing priorities in global trade
WHEN CANADA announced the $175 million loan for the Strange Lake project, many people's first reaction...
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Rights group condemns shooting at Mutare gold mine
Artisanal miner shot at Mutare gold mine, with police and watchdog giving different accounts. Rights group...
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Mining sector tightens rules on fixed-term contracts
Zimbabwe sets a 12-month minimum for mining contracts to end short-term hiring. Employers can only renew...
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Zimbabwe tightens grip on lithium exports, demands local processing push
Zimbabwe now allows lithium exports only under strict new rules. Mining companies must invest in local...
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Glencore warns of shutdown as South Africa’s power crisis threatens ferrochrome jobs
Glencore says its South African ferrochrome smelters may shut down because electricity costs are too high....
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Global tensions disrupt gold routes, raising costs for Zimbabwe exporters
Global tensions have forced ships to avoid the Red Sea and take longer routes. The longer...
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Zimbabwe central bank suspends gold retention policy for small miners
Zimbabwe central bank suspends new forex retention policy for small-scale gold miners. Move follows implementation problems...
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Fidelity to pay small-scale gold miners 90% in forex after RBZ shift
Fidelity will now pay small-scale gold miners 90% in foreign currency and 10% in ZiG. The...
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Burkina Faso expands state control of gold mines as output climbs
Burkina Faso has increased gold production while expanding state control over major mines. The government moved...
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