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Dozens of Miners Killed in South Sudan as Government and Opposition Trade Blame

At least 74 mine workers have been killed in a deadly attack by unidentified gunmen in Jebel Iraq, a mineral-rich area southwest of Juba, deepening tensions between South Sudan’s government…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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Israeli Billionaire to Pay $30 Billion to Settle Dutch Corruption Probe Over DR Congo Mining Deals

A former holding company linked to Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a corruption investigation in the Netherlands involving mining deals in the Democratic…

Africa News Now March 11, 2026

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Niger Cancels Gold and Oil Concessions as Military Government Tightens Control Over Resources

Niger’s military government has cancelled mining concessions granted to three gold companies as part of a broader push to tighten control over the country’s natural resources. In a statement released…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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Over 200 Killed in Deadly Landslide at Key Coltan Mine in Eastern DR Congo

More than 200 people, including at least 70 children, have been killed after a landslide triggered a collapse at a major mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

Africa News Now March 5, 2026

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DR Congo Denies “Selling Off” Minerals in US Access Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has rejected claims that it has “sold off” its mineral wealth to the United States under a recent agreement granting Washington access to key…

Africa News Now February 12, 2026

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Mali Cancels Over 90 Mining Permits Amid Push for Tighter Resource Control

Mali’s military-led government has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including several held by foreign companies, citing widespread failure to comply with the country’s updated mining regulations. The cancellations,…

Africa News Now October 30, 2025

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Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Firm Over Toxic Spill in Copperbelt

Dozens of farmers in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have launched a $220 million lawsuit against Chinese company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), accusing it of contaminating their land and water following a massive…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

ANN West Africa

Burkina Faso to Host West Africa Mining Week 2025 Amid Record Gold Production

Burkina Faso is set to host the 7th edition of the West Africa Mining Activities Week (SAMAO 2025) from September 25 to 27 in Ouagadougou, bringing together over 2,000 participants…

Africa News Now September 18, 2025

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Mali Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining to Save Niger River

Mali’s government has launched a major military operation to combat illegal gold mining along the Niger River, aiming to protect one of West Africa’s most vital water sources from severe…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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Barrick Gold Reopens Mali Office Amid Tensions Over Mining Reforms

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold reopened its Bamako office on June 23, 2025, months after its operations were suspended by a Malian commercial court that placed the company under provisional…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025