Tag: sustainable mining
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Thailand Pays the Price for an Unregulated Mining Boom
Understanding the Boom and Its Risks Thailand’s recent rush to capitalize on high-demand minerals has drawn attention to a growing problem: a mining boom that moved faster than regulatory oversight. As global demand for rare earth elements and other critical minerals rises, miners, contractors, and local communities found a tempting shortcut. But in the absence…
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Azumah Resources Thrives: $37.5m Deal to Deliver 1,700 Jobs in Ghana’s Upper West
Major Investment Signals a New Era for Ghana’s Mining Sector The partnership between Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Danish engineering giant FLSmidth marks a landmark moment for the mining industry in Ghana. The $37.5 million equipment deal is set to accelerate development projects in the Upper West Region, delivering modern mining technology, boosting local capacity,…
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Africa at COP30: Turning mineral wealth into climate power
Introduction: A Moment of Opportunity at COP30 As COP30 unfolds, African nations stand at a crossroads where mineral wealth, climate ambition, and development needs intersect. The continent holds vast reserves of critical minerals essential for clean energy, from copper and cobalt to rare earth elements. Yet the challenge is to convert this resource advantage into…
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Forestry Commission Urges Tougher Action on Illegal Miners After Hwidiem Clash
Introduction: A call for decisive action The Forestry Commission has stepped up its call for a tougher, more coordinated response to illegal mining, following a violent clash in Hwidiem that highlighted persistent environmental and public safety concerns. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elikem Kotoko and other forestry officials insist that a stronger, legally backed crackdown by…