East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo Mining Minister, Prof Willy Kitobo Samsoni, stated that the country aims to position DRC as a key cobalt producer on the international stage. He said this while responding to questions that had been submitted by the audience during the live session. Following 17 June’s opening keynote …

The Red Dot Jury has made its decision: MK-42 emerged victorious from the Red Dot Product Design Award 2020, and won a Red Dot for its good design quality. This means that GHH is one of the winners in the world’s most renowned design competition. The MK-42 is a 42 …

Saniniu Laizer, a small-scale miner in Tanzania, has become an instant millionaire after selling two rough Tanzanite stones, the biggest ever find for the country. Laizer earned £2.4m ($3.4m) from the country’s mining ministry for the gemstones, which had a combined weight of 15kg (2.3 lb). “There will be a …