gold Mining Stories

Government orders closure of illegal gold mines in West Pokot after deadly accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

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...

UN warns organised crime in Africa’s illicit gold trade threatens global security
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 07, 2025

The groups are drawn to the sector due to perceived weak enforcement, inconsistent documentation, and regulatory loopholes along trade routes—all of w...

New Bill seeks to regulate gold mining, protect small-scale miners
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 20, 2025

If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale m...

17 Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in DR Congo arrested
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

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.

Turkana residents give green light for gold mining in Nameyana
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The forum sought to engage the community and ensure their active participation in the decision-making process regarding mining activities in the area.

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Hundreds march against Ghana's harmful unlicensed informal gold mining
Reuters  |  Oct 12, 2024

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.

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