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Interpol arrests 200 in West Africa over 'illegal mining'

Interpol arrests 200 in West Africa over 'illegal mining'

Interpol has arrested at least 200 people in four West African countries over alleged illegal mining, the international police body said on Tuesday.

More DRC minerals 'illegally' shipped into Rwanda: UN

More DRC minerals 'illegally' shipped into Rwanda: UN

Rebels in eastern DRC fraudulently exported at least 150 metric tonnes of coltan to Rwanda in 2024, UN experts have said.

Apple's statement on minerals must be 'verified': DRC

Apple's statement on minerals must be 'verified': DRC

DRC has welcomed Apple's decision to stop sourcing minerals from there due to worsening conflict, but says they would continue with their cases against the company in Europe.

China bans export of critical minerals to US

China bans export of critical minerals to US

China has banned exports to the US of the critical minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have widespread military applications.

DRC rebels earning from seized mining area: UN

DRC rebels earning from seized mining area: UN

The United Nations has said rebel groups in eastern DRC are generating up to $300,000 monthly from a mining area they have claimed control of.

Largest find: Diamond means 'everything' to Botswana

Largest find: Diamond means 'everything' to Botswana

The diamond is the largest found in more than 100 years and the second-largest ever to be unearthed from mine in the world.

Nigeria launches mineral resources portal for investors

Nigeria launches mineral resources portal for investors

Nigeria has launched a portal that would make information about the country's mining sector available to potential investors.

Angola mines another diamond weighing over 200 carats

Angola mines another diamond weighing over 200 carats

Angola has mined another diamond weighing more than 200 carats, two weeks after unearthing a 208-carat diamond.

Botswana firm's diamond sales down by 21 per cent

Botswana firm's diamond sales down by 21 per cent

Sales of rough diamonds at Debswana Diamond Company have fallen by a fifth in the nine months up to September.

CAR blames West's 'plundering' of Africa for migrant crisis

CAR blames West's 'plundering' of Africa for migrant crisis

The President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera has accused the West of plundering Africa’s resources, leaving Africans poor.

Mali to benefit more from gold after Goita signs new rules

Mali to benefit more from gold after Goita signs new rules

Malian transitional president Assimi Goita has signed a new mining protocol that would increase the state’s earnings from gold.

Nigeria launches gold processing plant in Kogi State

Nigeria launches gold processing plant in Kogi State

Gold production in Nigeria remains low, even as the government puts up measures to boost its mining.