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She also reflected on the upcoming 5,000m race, noting that she hopes to maintain her health and energy and aims to perform well.
The findings echo those of the May 2023 SwissAid African Gold Report, which described Kenya as a key link in the movement of gold from South Sudan and...
President Museveni said the new facility represents a shift in Uganda’s approach to its vast resources, as exporting unprocessed minerals denies the c...
Policy experts and international organisations often urge governments to invest in geological mapping to attract more investment and maximise the bene...
The victim was later asked to send an additional payment of $300,000 (Sh39.9 million) to Tether cryptocurrency, widely used for digital transactions a...
Many African abolitionists who fought and lost their lives in the struggle against slavery have long gone unacknowledged. This is beginning to change.
The suspect, Francis Talla Oufa, also known as Allain, is accused of luring the victim into the fake gold deal in November 2024, promising massive ret...
Addressing journalists during a press briefing at his office in Kapenguria, Khalif said eight people have died in the past three months due to gold mi...
During the suspension, NEMA will conduct environmental inspections at the affected sites to determine their level of compliance.
The groups are drawn to the sector due to perceived weak enforcement, inconsistent documentation, and regulatory loopholes along trade routes—all of w...
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin Kitalei said the incident occurred around 2 am, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Pattni himself signed the agreement on behalf of Suvarna. Despite Pattni's controversial reputation, which includes sanctions imposed by the United St...
Africa's leading gold producer is shifting away from a system in which local and foreign companies with export licences can buy and export gold from a...
Our research found that both engineered wetlands (wetlands created by humans) and pilot-scaled gravity filters (a filter that uses gravity to draw wat...
The Aga Khan family has long been involved in Kenya’s development, and these recognitions also reflect the lasting legacy of Aga Khan IV, who passed a...
If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale m...
The women had climbed down into open-pit areas left by industrial miners to look for scraps of gold when the earth collapsed around them.
Joho assured the business community of the government’s support for the mining sector, encouraging investment in legal gold mining.
were part of a complex scheme to trick the victims into thinking they were buying 550 kilogrammes of gold stored at JKIA that was going to be cleared...
According to witnesses, the miners had been excavating when the structure collapsed, causing a dangerous situation for those inside.
Chege who is also the Deputy Minority leader made it clear that, under her leadership, there would be no tolerance for illegal occupation of public la...
Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge, along with some people from Congo and Burundi.
The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.
The US Treasury dossier reveals a vast international network that launders proceeds from Zimbabwe's illicit gold trade.
The DCI urged individuals dealing in precious metals to verify the legitimacy of sellers and companies with relevant government agencies.
The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths.
Naduat is among the mineral-rich areas in the county, known for gold and quarry stone mining.
The acting Director for Mineral Resources Elim Areman said they acted on numerous complaints from the local community.
Illegal small-scale gold mining known "galamsey" in Ghana has picked up this year following an almost 30 per cent rise in global gold prices.
Primera Gold has recently faced challenges buying gold in eastern Congo due to illicit traders who smuggle the mineral to Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda a...
