African infrastructure and investment. Trade is increasingly seen as the anchor to alleviating poverty through cross-border economic exchange, especially in the mining sector, during this era of the ...

South Africa’s police have resorted to medieval military tactics against illegal miners. But the solution lies elsewhere: ...

A critical area in which the mining industry can drive meaningful change is by establishing itself as a strategic partner to ...

In South Africa a months long standoff between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close ...

South Africa’s government is facing criticism for its clampdown on illegal mining that cut off food and water to hundreds of ...

With its new green branding, Chryso is signalling its leading position in pioneering the future of Africa’s construction ...

The private sector must continue working with government and strengthen public–private partnerships to not only fortify the ...

I am an anthropologist and I’ve been studying the social life and history of South African gold mining for nearly three decades. I’ve also made a film with and about informal miners.

In South Africa, a months-long standoff between police and illegal gold miners has resulted in over 100 deaths. This surge in ...

South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about ...

East Africa is likely to see increased interest from mining companies, many of which are smarting from disputes with military governments around the Sahel, the head of a major gold mining firm ...

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 23 (Reuters) - South Africa's mining industry reported 42 deaths last year, the lowest number to date and a 24% improvement on the previous year, official statistics showed on ...