Tag: sustainable mining
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Illegal Sand Mining: Environment Minister Warns of Rising Threat
Overview: A Growing Threat Across the Nation The Ministry of Environment has sounded the alarm over a surging wave of illegal sand and gravel mining that is taking place without proper oversight. Minister Indileni Daniel warns that these unregulated activities are spreading nationwide, posing significant risks to fragile ecosystems, water quality, and the livelihoods of…
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How a Startup Is Using Prebiotics to Ease the Copper Shortage
Imagining a Copper-Constrained Future By the mid-2030s, industry leaders warned that copper could become a bottleneck for technologies ranging from data centers to electric vehicles. Demand for this critical mineral is soaring, while supply growth struggles to keep pace. In this context, a unique startup is exploring an unconventional avenue: leveraging prebiotics to influence copper…
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Unlocking Africa’s Critical Minerals for Broad-Based Prosperity and Global Competitiveness
Introduction: The promise of Africa’s critical minerals Africa sits at a pivotal moment in the global minerals economy. It hosts a wealth of critical resources—lithium, cobalt, graphite, rare earths, copper, and more—that are essential to the clean-energy transition, digital technologies, and modern manufacturing. Yet the continent’s potential remains unevenly realized. The question is not just…
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Namibia Mines Ministry Gathers Emerging Miners to Shape Inclusive Sector Development
Overview: A consultative step toward an inclusive mining future The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy in Namibia hosted a pivotal consultative meeting with the Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN) on 7 January 2026. The objective was clear: to solicit input from small and emerging miners on how to strengthen Namibia’s mineral value chain…
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Namibia Builds Inclusive Mining Growth with EMAN Collaboration
Namibia Charts a Path for Inclusive Mining Development In a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s mineral value chain, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy of Namibia hosted a consultative meeting with the Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN) on January 7, 2026. The session marked a concerted effort to gather insights from emerging…
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Namibia’s Mines Ministry Champions Inclusive Growth Through EMAN Engagement
National Input for Inclusive Mineral Development In a landmark move toward a more inclusive mineral sector, Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) hosted a consultative meeting with the Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN) on 7 January 2026. The session aimed to gather insights from emerging miners and refine policy directions that promote…
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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…