Feyisayo Ajayi

South African police force 540 illegal miners to surface in Orkney, aiming to curb unlicensed mining through tightened security measures.

Patrice Motsepe faces a $195M lawsuit in Tanzania over alleged non-compete violations, spotlighting African mining sector challenges.

Diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg claims intimidation and abuse by prison guards amid fraud and money laundering charges.

Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden nears Zambia copper deal, marking a key move to diversify its mining investments beyond oil.

Zimbabwe’s Q3 gold output surged 33% to 10.3 metric tons, driven by a VAT reversal on gold deliveries, officials report

Beyond diamonds, Angola’s mineral potential is expanding, with a focus on cassiterite, black granite, rare earth elements, and phosphates.

Botswana, a diamond powerhouse, contributes 20% of the global supply, vital to its economy and mining sector diversification.