Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

The Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund comes from the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion social bond, launched in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 5:05 am

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Report shows the red gems continue to fuel human rights abuses in the country and are likely to be sold by some of the best-known luxury brands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 am

Fortescue to study development of Gabon iron ore mine

The Belinga iron ore project, located in the northeast of Gabon, has been progressively assessed by Fortescue since 2018.

Reuters | December 14, 2021 | 5:53 pm

Investigation sounds alarm on risks in Congo’s nascent lithium sector

A report by Global Witness states that concessions on and around DRC’s lithium deposits are or were held by or involved people with close business relationships with former President Joseph Kabila.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 14, 2021 | 5:06 am

Petra Diamonds’ stake in Williamson to shrink as part of deal with Tanzania

The company will also grant Tanzania a 16% free-carried interest in its subsidiary Williamson Diamonds Limited.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2021 | 5:53 am

Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz arrested in Greece

The Israeli billionaire, who was convicted of minerals rights-related bribery in January by a Swiss court, remains in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2021 | 4:05 am

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Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Fortescue to study development of Gabon iron ore mine

Investigation sounds alarm on risks in Congo’s nascent lithium sector

Petra Diamonds’ stake in Williamson to shrink as part of deal with Tanzania

Battle for South African platinum miner comes to a boil

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Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz arrested in Greece