In a press release, the secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) inform the public about the regional forum on the implementation of the artisanal...

In a successful effort to propel African economies in transition towards stability and growth, the African Development Bank's Financial Modelling for Extractive Industries (FIMES) project showed remarkable results, as representatives from eight African countries benefiting from FIMES concluded a...

During a validation Webinar on the theme: "Africa's Green Minerals Strategy: a game changer for continental minerals-based industrialisation", organised by the African Minerals Development Centre #AMDC in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group #AfDB).Date: 14 September 2023Time: 11:00...

The Côte d'Ivoire Mining Sector Women's Network (Réseau des Femmes du Secteur minier de Côte d’Ivoire - FEMICI) has carried out 08 studies on the state of play regarding the inclusion of women in mining projects.These studies were presented...

As part of its efforts to support communities, the mining company IAMGOLD Essakane SA has initiated a program of national scholarships for excellence. As part of this program, the mining company and the Ministry of Higher Education and Innovation...

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries, through the technical secretariat for local content and investment promotion, has organized sector meetings on local supply in the mining sector, which ended this Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Ouagadougou. These meetings,...

Guinea's Minister of Mines and Geology, Moussa Magassouba, has required mining companies to repatriate at least 50% of their export revenues to the country. This requirement is based on articles 184 and 185 of Guinea's mining code. "All exporting...

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. reported on 7 September 2023, that the trial performance of the processing plant at its Séguéla mine in Côte d'Ivoire was successfully completed in August 2023. The processing plant achieved 168 hours of performance during...

Article 102 of the 2015 Mining Code gives preference to the employment of nationals in mining companies and their subcontractors. Under this article, mining title or authorisation holders, their suppliers and their subcontractors shall give priority to employing Burkinabè...

African heads of states discussed climate change and renewable energies at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4 to 6 September 2023. At the end of the summit, a declaration was adopted. It should serve as Africa's...