South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.

Homa Bay County Police Commander Hassan Barua said the four miners died within minutes of entering the gold mine, which had ...

The Central African Republic, a poverty stricken and perennially unstable country despite its vast mineral wealth, ...

"If it's possible, let them compensate us and relocate us because it's no longer appealing." Government-ordered shutdowns ...

The Chairman and CEO of the National Investment Commission, Jeff B. Blibo views Genser Energy as a promising partner for addressing Liberia's energy needs.

World’s richest person ever lived on earth was from Africa, his wealth was a topic of discussion not just in his time but ...

With illegal mining and illicit financial flows on the rise, the World Gold Council is leading efforts to create a database of gold bars that will reflect whether they were responsibly mined and ...

South African coal mining company Exxaro Resources Ltd. has held talks with the owner of one of South Africa's largest manganese mines, Tshipi Borwa, in an effort to expand beyond the coal business.

An operation to rescue suspected illegal miners trapped in the disused Rand Leases Gold Mine in Roodepoort has been ...

South Africa’s mining industry faces challenges but holds promise for transformation and new discoveries. Penelope Masilela shares more.

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has issued a stern warning over the government’s ongoing financial ...

In a pivotal move to strengthen Liberia’s energy infrastructure, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai hosted a high-level ...