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People illegally mine for gold in this forest in north-western Zambia. Photos and videos supplied

Guns, gangs and gold: The battle for Zambia’s richesCharles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno

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The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

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Gemfields' Montepuez ruby mine invaded by illegal miners

16 Oct 2025

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Shell and Sunlink approve major LNG project in Nigeria

14 Oct 2025

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QatarEnergy gets 27% interest in North Cleopatra block from Shell

7 Oct 2025

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Nationwide strike in Nigeria threatens oil supply after mass layoffs at Dangote refinery

Isaac Anyaogu 30 Sep 2025

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ExxonMobil seeks security guarantees for massive Mozambique LNG project

30 Sep 2025

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Fuel market relief as Nigeria's Dangote refinery resumes naira sales

29 Sep 2025

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TotalEnergies exits Bonga oilfield: Shell and Agip boost stakes

Isaac Anyaogu 26 Sep 2025

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Nigeria pulls plug on TotalEnergies' $860m asset sale to Chappal Energies

Isaac Anyaogu and America Hernandez 25 Sep 2025

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The next diamond power player? Angola bids for stake in De Beers

25 Sep 2025

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US peace deal doesn't mean Congo minerals up for grabs

Doyinsola Oladipo 23 Sep 2025

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Congo shakes up global cobalt supply with export quotas

22 Sep 2025

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African countries unite to boost petroleum investment

Isaac Anyaogu 19 Sep 2025

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The Zambian minister, the mysterious businesswoman and illegal mining

Charles Mafa and Beverly Subeti 15 Sep 2025

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Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

John Mukum Mbaku 12 Sep 2025

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BP to expand footprint in Egypt with new gas drilling deals

9 Sep 2025

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Republic of Congo grants TotalEnergies exploration permit

1 Sep 2025

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Can Africa's critical minerals power the next industrial boom?

26 Aug 2025

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WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

18 Aug 2025

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Uganda launches major Chinese-backed gold mine to boost economy

18 Aug 2025

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Congolese mining firm rebuffs US accusations amid sanctions

15 Aug 2025

A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters

The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo's rebel-funded mines

Giulia Paravicini and David Lewis 14 Aug 2025

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Diamond discovery: De Beers unearths new kimberlite field in Angola

13 Aug 2025

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Will US impose new gold tariffs? Barrick CEO shares outlook

Divya Rajagopal 12 Aug 2025

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Congo's cobalt ban leaves Glencore with unsold stockpiles

7 Aug 2025

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Dubai-based EGA loses key bauxite rights in Guinea

6 Aug 2025

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Petrofund's new scholarship to boost Namibian youth in the oil and gas sector

5 Aug 2025

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Ex-Shell exec to lead Dangote's refinery amid expansion drive

4 Aug 2025

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