A major legal victory has been secured by a local group opposing the development of a major silver mine near Lue in New South Wales. The NSW Court of Appeal has revoked the development consent for the mine, initially granted to Silver Mines Limited in April 2023. This mine wasContinue Reading
Tourism and Wildlife in Peril: Murchison Falls Park Under Oil Threat A recent survey has raised serious concerns about the impact of oil exploration on Murchison Falls National Park, highlighting a range of threats to its wildlife and tourism industry. The park, which has long been a key destination forContinue Reading
Kenya Slashes Gold Royalties to Boost Mining Sector Kenya is making moves to boost investment in its mining sector by reducing gold royalty fees. The Ministry of Mining has announced a decrease in the royalty charge for gold miners from five percent to three percent of the gross value ofContinue Reading
Tanzania Secures $77M Steel Mining Investment Tanzania is set to begin domestic steel production within the next three years through a new partnership between the National Development Corporation (NDC) and Fujian Hexingwang Industry Tanzania Co. Ltd. The project, which will be located in Ludewa District, Njombe Region, is expected toContinue Reading
Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, newly appointed as the Minister of Mining and Marine Economy, is set to face significant challenges in his new role. Residents of Kwale County have expressed concerns about new mining activities in the area and are calling on Joho to prevent the extraction ofContinue Reading
The government of Tanzania has agreed to pay Australian mining company Indiana Resources Limited $90 million (approximately 237 billion Tanzania shillings) in compensation. This settlement is related to the loss of the company’s Ntaka Hill Nickel project located in Lindi region. The agreement follows a ruling by the International CentreContinue Reading
Uganda’s Imports from Tanzania Surge as Gold Fuels Trade Growth The value of Uganda’s imports from Tanzania has surged, making Tanzania the leading source of Uganda’s imports within the East African Community (EAC). This shift is largely driven by a significant increase in gold and rice imports, as detailed inContinue Reading
Following President William Ruto’s recent appointment of former Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy, residents of Taita Taveta are optimistic about potential benefits from the region’s mineral resources. Taita Taveta County is rich in various minerals, including valuable gemstones like Tsavorite, whichContinue Reading
Students Die from Toxic Gas Exposure During Field Training at Mirerani Mine Two students from Mbeya University of Science and Technology (Must) have died due to toxic gas exposure at the Mirerani mine in Manyara Region. The incident occurred while the students were engaged in practical training at the TanzaniteContinue Reading
Kuongezeka kwa shughuli za kiuchumi kunachochea mahitaji ya maghala katika jiji kuu la Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, huku kodi za maghala bora zikiwa thabiti kwa kiwango cha dola za Marekani 5 kwa kila mita za mraba kwa kipindi cha miaka minne iliyopita. Mahitaji haya yanatarajiwa kuongezeka, yakichochewa na ugunduzi waContinue Reading
