Miners desperate for money risk working at rat-hole mines, which are still in operation in the North East despite curbs and a ban in Meghalaya.

The South African mining industry recorded forty-two (42) fatalities in 2024 marking the lowest ever number of fatalities in the history of mining in South Africa. This represents a 24% improvement, ...

Jan. 23, GNA-The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, has called on the Minerals Commission, traditional authorities and stakeholders to consider setting-aside concessions ...

Police have seized eight tractors and four JCB machines engaged in illegal mining during a special operation conducted from Sujanpur to Suchuhi area on the banks of Beas River on Thursday, officials ...

South Africa's mining industry reported 42 deaths last year, the lowest number to date and a 24% improvement on the previous year, official statistics showed on Thursday.

The South African Police Service is investigating members who were on duty the day that an illegal mining kingpin escaped ...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have unveiled their strategic operational plans for 2025, focusing on intensified field operations, strengthened regulatory compliance, and ...

On January 17, social activist Jagaber Ali was on his way to his factory, which manufactures hollow blocks, after attending the Friday afternoon prayers at the ...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have unveiled the year 2025 Strategic operational plans to crackdown on illegal mining operators in collaborations with Mining Cadastre ...

Government is being urged to adopt a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy to tackle the underlying causes of illegal mining, following recent deadly clashes on concessions of some Ghana Chamber ...

North West acting police commissioner, Patrick Asaneng, said while the purpose of Operation Vala Umgodi was to clamp down on ...

North West acting police commissioner Asaneng confirmed the involvement of police officers in the escape of an alleged ...