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Published on 21:26 GMT

Zimbabwe: Alluvial Mining Ban Shows Strong Commitment to Environmental Protection

The recent enforcement of a nationwide ban on alluvial mining in Zimbabwe marks a pivotal moment in the country’s environmental governance. With the arrest of over 300 individuals for illegal mining activities, the government’s actions underscore a strong …

Source: Skillings Mining Review - Florida - Label Pending
Published on 12:58 GMT

Nearly 50 Stilfontein illegal miners resurface, police says no evidence of cannibalism

Rescue operations are still ongoing at the Stilfontein mine. More arrests have been made as illegal miners, known as zama zamas, emerge from the abandoned mine in Stilfontein, North West province. Rescue operations are still ongoing at the site, with some …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on 09:43 GMT

Mpumalanga acting top cop praises law enforcement for making in-roads in fighting illegal mining

JOHANNESBURG - Mpumalanga's acting police commissioner, Zeph Mkhwanazi, has praised the province's law enforcement branches for making in-roads in the fight against illegal mining. Nineteen more so-called zama zamas were arrested during the police…

Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
Published on 06:51 GMT

Illegal Mining Activities Destroy Farmland In Plateau

JOS – Plateau State is the home of mining activities right from the time of colonial masters before the discovery of oil in Nigeria. By 1913, there were 108 mining companies registered by the Royal Niger Company and in 1943, tin mining on the Plateau was …

Source: Independent - Label Pending
Published on Dec 27, 2024

London-listed miner pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest

The London-listed mining company Gemfields said it had temporarily halted its ruby mining operation in Mozambique after groups “took advantage” of political unrest to set fire and attempt to invade its site, resulting in two deaths. Gemfields, one of the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Dec 27, 2024

Africa News Tonight: Nigeria investigates deadly airstrike, Chad tense ahead of election, Namibia probes Chinese lithium ...

Nigerian authorities in northwest Sokoto state have launched a probe into a military airstrike that killed at least 10 people this week. Tensions continue to mount in Chad, with opposition and civil society groups vowing to disrupt Sunday’s local council, …

Source: Voice Of America - Africa - Label Pending
Published on Dec 27, 2024

Police arrest 19 illegal miners during Mpumalanga Vala Umgodi operation

JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested 19 illegal miners during their Vala Umgodi operation in Mpumalanga. The suspects, aged between 22 and 39, were nabbed at the old Barberton mine on Thursday. Police further discovered that one of the suspects, a …

Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
Published on Dec 27, 2024

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says more than 1,500 illegal miners, colloquially known as zama zamas have since emerged from the disused mines at Stilfontein in North West following an intensive police operation “Vala Umgodi” descended on the area …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 27, 2024

Suspected illegal miners, including 11 foreigners, arrested in Mpumalanga as explosives, guns seized

The suspects have been charged with contravention of the Immigration Act, as they were in South Africa unlawfully. Nearly 20 suspected illegal miners, including 11 foreign nationals, have been arrested at an abandoned mine in Mpumalanga. The suspects, aged …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on Dec 27, 2024

26 illegal miners to appear in Stilfontein court on Friday

Twenty-six illegal miners are expected to appear in the Stilfontein Magistrate’s court near Klerksdorp in the North West on Friday. They were arrested this week after four resurfaced at Margaret Shaft while another 22 also emerged from Buffelsfontein Shaft …

Source: SABC News - Public Broadcaster
Published on Dec 27, 2024

EDEN Calls for Action on Gas Flaring, Mining Crises at Inaugural Retreat

Chiemelie Ezeobi The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has concluded its inaugural board and staff retreat in Benin City, Edo State, with a strong call for decisive action on critical environmental challenges affecting Nigeria. The retreat, which …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Dec 27, 2024

26 illegal miners expected to appear in Stillfontein Magistrates Court

JOHANNESBURG - Twenty-six illegal miners are expected to appear in the Stillfontein Magistrates Court on Friday. They are part of a group of so-called zama-zamas who resurfaced from the Magaret and Buffelsfontein shafts this week. ALSO READ: 26 more …

Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
Published on Dec 27, 2024

South Africa’s Mining Crisis Deepens as Zama Zamas Clash with Authorities

In South Africa’s old mining heartland, a dramatic rescue unfolded this month in the Buffelsfontein gold mine, a site abandoned decades ago but still rife with danger. A Mozambican miner, weak and disoriented after weeks of working and then being trapped …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Miners could have 'turned to cannibalism' after weeks trapped underground with bodies still below

After blinking into the daylight in Stilfontein, South Africa, the miners were met with police handcuffs - but said that fate was far better than if they'd stayed underground Eight illegal miners that emerged on Christmas Day from a shaft in …

Source: Daily Star - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 26, 2024

26 more illegal miners resurfaced from Stilfontein mine this week - SAPS

JOHANNESBURG - More than twenty illegal miners who'd been holed up underground at the infamous Stillfontein mines have resurfaced this week. Police have so far arrested a total of 26 so-called "zama-zamas" who emerged following the …

Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
Published on Dec 24, 2024

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state of Zamfara after a five-year suspension, the mining minister said, citing improved security. Mining activities in Zamfara, which holds huge gold, lithium and copper deposits, were …

Source: Times LIVE - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 26, 2024

ANALYSIS: Despite inflicting heavy losses on bandits in 2024, Nigerian military faces daunting task

At least 15 banditry kingpins were killed by military operatives or rival bandits in 2024. Yet, the war on banditry may linger, taking the dimension of the more than a decade-long insurgency in the North-east. Those killed include Halilu Sububu, a wealthy …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Dec 21, 2024

Nine bust for unpolished diamonds, illegal mining in the Northern Cape

An operation in the Northern Cape in mining hotspot areas resulted in the arrests of nine suspects and the confiscation of unpolished diamonds. Operation Vala Umgodi members, including SA Police Service, South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and a …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on Dec 26, 2024

Illegal mining | Black Christmas for Stilfontein families

STILFONTEIN - As families gathered to celebrate Christmas, for many families in Khuma and Stilfontein near Klerksdorp this year was a Black Christmas. They’ve been left in limbo, while their loved ones remain below ground in the abandoned mine shafts. …

Source: eNCA - Neutral

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

BWR Exploration Inc. Announces Letter of Intent Signed for Business Combination With Electro Metals and Mining Inc. and ...

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BWR Exploration Inc. (BWR.V TSXV) a Toronto, Ontario - based corporation with its registered address at 82 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario (“BWR”) is pleased to announce it has signed a Binding Letter of …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 16:26 GMT

ZT Mining Launches a Free Cloud Mining Website to Empower Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts Worldwide

ZT Mining offers free cloud mining, empowering users to mine crypto easily with no upfront costs. Eco-friendly and user-focused, it's ideal for beginners. READING, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZT Mining, a …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Iron Ore Mining Market to Reach US$ 829.86 Billion with CAGR of 9.6% by 2034 | Fact.MR Report

Rockville, MD , Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a newly published research study by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, revenue of the global iron ore mining market is Fact.MR in its new report stated that the …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 19:00 GMT

Future of Mining Explosives: Market to Reach US$ 32.69 Billion by 2031 | TMR

Growing use of mining explosives in applications such as quarrying, metal mining, and coal mining is likely to create opportunities WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global mining explosives market is …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

Fredonia Mining Inc. Announces Filing of Technical Report for the Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at El Dorado ...

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fredonia Mining Inc. (“Fredonia” or the “Company”) (TSXV:FRED) announces that it has filed a technical report for its wholly-owned El Dorado Monserrat (“EDM”) Gold & Silver Project, Santa Cruz province, …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 22:25 GMT

Entrex and CherAmi Digital, Launch Coalbed Methane Powered, Trailer-Mounted, Data Center for Bitcoin Mining in Oklahoma

Entrex Carbon Market, Inc (OTCBB:RGLG) BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrex (OTC:RGLG) is proud to announce the successful deployment of CherAmi Digital, LLCs first trailer-mounted, state-of-the-art data …

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Published on December 23, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

ZT Mining: Seamless One-Step Sign-Up to Start Cloud Mining Effortlessly

London, UK, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cloud mining platforms are on the rise, yet very few match the simplicity offered by ZT Mining. The ease of use has become its standout feature, fueling rapid growth and enabling expansion into over 150 …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 22:22 GMT

Opus One Gold Corporation Announces Closing of Private Placement

MONTREAL, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus One Gold Corporation (OOR: TSXV) (“Opus One Gold” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement of flow-through shares (“FT Shares”) and units of the Company (the …

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Published on December 28, 2024 - 15:22 GMT

Fueling a Green Future: Albanian Minerals Discovers Trillion-Dollar Green Magnesium Reserves

Breaking News – A New Era of Sustainability and Innovation Begins NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a monumental breakthrough that heralds the dawn of a new age of environmental harmony and …

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Published on December 28, 2024 - 01:13 GMT

Mustang Energy Corp. Raises Aggregate Gross Proceeds of $3,552,950 After Closing the Second Tranche of Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE: MEC, OTC: MECPF, FRA: 92T) (“Mustang” or the “Company”) is pleased …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Mining Industry ...
Published on December 27, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

Q-Gold Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Final Tranche of Flow-Through and Non-Flow Through Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES (All figures in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated) TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q-Gold Resources Ltd (TSXV: QGR, OTC: QGLDF, FRA: QX9G) …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 22:29 GMT

VR Resources Closes Non-Brokered Flow Through Private Placement

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAWS. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27 …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 07:42 GMT

Region of Circles by Zheyu Wang Wins Iron A' Design Award in Jewelry Design Category

Zheyu Wang's Exceptional Multi-Purpose Chain Brooch Set, Region of Circles, Recognized with Esteemed Iron A' Design Award in Jewelry Design COMO, CO, ITALY, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 16:26 GMT

Globex Options Magusi Copper-Zinc-Silver-Gold Project

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX – Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN – Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 16:26 GMT

Globex signe une entente d’option sur le projet de cuivre-zinc-argent-or Magusi

ROUYN-NORANDA, Québec, 27 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENTREPRISES MINIÈRES GLOBEX INC. (GMX – Bourse de Toronto, G1MN – Bourses de Francfort, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf, Quotrix Düsseldorf …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

Montage Gold Announces Close and Drawdown of US$75M Fully Redeemable Subordinated Gold Stream with Zijin

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to announce that it has closed and subsequently drawn the US$75 million fully redeemable subordinated gold …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

BWR Exploration Inc. Announces Letter of Intent Signed for Business Combination With Electro Metals and Mining Inc. and ...

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BWR Exploration Inc. (BWR.V TSXV) a Toronto, Ontario - based corporation with its registered address at 82 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario (“BWR”) is pleased to announce it has signed a Binding Letter of …

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Published on December 27, 2024 - 12:30 GMT

Nevada Lithium to Commence Trading on TSX Venture Exchange Effective December 31, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Lithium Resources Inc. ("Nevada Lithium" or the "Company") (TSXV: NVLH; OTCQB: NVLHF; FSE: 87K) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) has …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 16:26 GMT

ZT Mining Launches a Free Cloud Mining Website to Empower Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts Worldwide

ZT Mining offers free cloud mining, empowering users to mine crypto easily with no upfront costs. Eco-friendly and user-focused, it's ideal for beginners. READING, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZT Mining, a …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 20:26 GMT

$10M Registered Direct Offering Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

Reno, Nev., Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Battery Technology Company (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary …

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Published on December 25, 2024 - 14:57 GMT

Kashmir by Eleonora Federici Wins Iron in A' Jewelry Awards

Eleonora Federici's Exceptional Ring Design Recognized with Prestigious A' Design Award in Jewelry Category COMO, CO, ITALY, December 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly respected and well-recognized award in …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 22:30 GMT

DEMESNE RESOURCES LTD. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF A THIRD TRANCHE OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING

Vancouver, BC, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Demesne Resources Ltd. (CSE:DEME) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (“Demesne” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the third tranche (the “Third Tranche”) of its previously announced non-brokered …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 22:22 GMT

Opus One Gold Corporation Announces Closing of Private Placement

MONTREAL, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opus One Gold Corporation (OOR: TSXV) (“Opus One Gold” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement of flow-through shares (“FT Shares”) and units of the Company (the …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

Bocana Resources Corp. Provides a Corporate Update

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bocana Resources Corp. (TSXV: BOCA) (Frankfurt: VC1) ("Bocana" or “Company”) announces it has received a letter of resignation from Mr. David Thompson from the Company’s Board of Directors, …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 21:30 GMT

Puma Exploration Announces closing of $668,500 Non-Brokered Financing

RIMOUSKI, Québec, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Puma Exploration Inc. (TSXV: PUMA, OTCQB: PUMXF) (the “Company” or “Puma”) announces that it has closed a non-brokered placement (the “FT Private Placement”) consisting of 6,685,000 flow-through units ( …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 21:28 GMT

Mosaic Announces Company Updates

MONTREAL, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mosaic Minerals Corporation (CSE: MOC) (“Mosaic” or “the Company”) announces some updates about the Company and takes this opportunity to thank its shareholders, partners and suppliers for their trust throughout …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 19:00 GMT

Verde Announces CEO's Decision to End Automatic Securities Disposition Plan

SINGAPORE, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: “NPK”) (OTCQX: “VNPKF”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) announces that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Cristiano Veloso, has terminated the automatic securities disposition …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

Fredonia Mining Inc. Announces Filing of Technical Report for the Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at El Dorado ...

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fredonia Mining Inc. (“Fredonia” or the “Company”) (TSXV:FRED) announces that it has filed a technical report for its wholly-owned El Dorado Monserrat (“EDM”) Gold & Silver Project, Santa Cruz province, …

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