Government & Regulation
Mining ministry decisions, regulatory agency updates and government policy affecting the African mining industry.
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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Congo bans copper, cobalt concentrate exports to push local processing
Ban takes effect immediately though one-year export waivers may be granted in strategic circumstances. Order repeals...
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Lithium mining for green power triggers eco-outcry from South African farmers
Farmers' coalition says lithium mining push imperils 30,000 jobs. Prospecting licenses span 73,000 hectares over 117...
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Mine surveyors take on bigger role in Zimbabwe’s mining sector
AMSZ will hold its 41st annual conference in Masvingo on Aug. 27-28. Mine surveyors are taking...
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Chegutu’s small-scale miners now power Zimbabwe’s gold boom
Small-scale miners produced 34.9 tonnes of gold in 2025, nearly three times large-scale output. Chegutu has...
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Small-scale miners keep dominant share of Zimbabwe gold output
Small-scale miners supplied nearly 70% of gold deliveries in Q1. Their share has stayed above 60%...
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Africa’s critical minerals offer leverage if governments avoid past mistakes
Africa has more leverage in the global race for critical minerals. Experts say stronger policies can...
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Women miners need finance to move away from mercury, planetGOLD says
Women miners face barriers to cleaner gold processing. Finance and equipment access are key challenges. planetGOLD...
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