Mining Policy

【Abuja, Niger】Federal Government Counters Northern Elders’ Claims on Lagos Gold Refinery

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Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development’s denial of claims regarding a planned gold refinery’s…

【Mwanza, Tanz】Mwanza Gold Refinery Faces Shortage of Raw Materials, Says Stamico

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Editor’s NoteThis report highlights a critical challenge facing Tanzania’s mining sector, as a key refinery operates below capacity due to raw…

【Kota, Rajast】Good News: Rajasthan Government Gives Major Gift to Entrepreneurs Before New Year, Department Issues Orders

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Editor’s NoteThe Rajasthan government’s decision to maintain Kota stone’s classification as a minor mineral provides regulatory stability and…

【Global (ment】Silver: A “Reset” in Progress in a Frozen Market

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Editor’s NoteThis account describes an unusual directive to halt all silver purchases from within the precious metals industry, suggesting potential…

【Busia Region】Uganda Inaugurates Its First Large-Scale Gold Mine with Chinese Investment and Integrated Refinery

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant development in Uganda’s economic landscape. The opening of the Wagagai gold mine, backed by…

【Niamey, Nige】Nationalization of SML: Niamey Takes Strategic Control of Its Gold Mines

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines Niger’s recent push to assert greater national control over its mineral resources, particularly gold and uranium….

【Bemainty, Ma】Environmental Impacts of the Bemainty Sapphire Rush in Madagascar

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex environmental footprint of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), highlighting how its impact varies…

【Nagaur, Raja】Valuable Chemical-Grade Limestone in Kheenvsar Belt: Small Leases Should Go to Farmers, Not Cement Companies

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a critical resource allocation issue in India, where a scarce 1% of the nation’s limestone reserves is of high…