Mining

The Porgera operation is one of the most discussed and consequential mining projects in the South Pacific. Located in a remote mountain valley of Enga Province, it has been a focal point for debates about the value and costs of mineral extraction in developing countries. This article explores where the mine is located, what resources […]

The Ok Tedi mine is one of the most consequential and controversial mineral operations in the Pacific region. Located in the remote highlands and lowlands transition of western Papua New Guinea, it has produced vast quantities of copper and gold while shaping the economic, social, and environmental landscape of the country. The story of Ok

The Lihir operation is one of the most notable and debated mining projects in the South Pacific. Located on a remote volcanic island, it has produced vast quantities of gold while shaping the economy, environment, and social fabric of its region. This article examines the mine’s location and geology, the nature of its operations, its

The Wafi-Golpu project in Papua New Guinea is one of the most talked-about mineral deposits in the Southwest Pacific. Located in a mineral-rich part of the country, the area hosts a large porphyry-style deposit that contains significant quantities of both copper and gold. Its geological scale, potential for long-term production and the broader social, economic

The Ashanti gold mining area in central Ghana is one of West Africa’s most historically and economically important mineral provinces. Stretching across a landscape of gently rolling hills, tropical forest patches and rural settlements, this district has shaped local communities, national policy and international mining investment for well over a century. The following article explores

The Ahafo mine is one of West Africa’s prominent gold-producing operations and an important part of Ghana’s modern mining landscape. This article examines where the mine is located, the geology and ores it exploits, how it operates, its economic significance for local and national stakeholders, and several noteworthy technical, environmental and social aspects that make

The Tarkwa mining complex, set in the forested lowlands of southwestern Ghana, is one of the country’s most famous and productive gold-producing areas. Its combination of large-scale open pits, processing plants, and a long mining history make it a focal point for discussions about resource-driven development, environmental management, and the evolving technologies of modern gold

The Obuasi Mine sits at the heart of Ghana’s historic Ashanti gold belt and has been a keystone of the country’s mining identity for more than a century. This article examines where the mine is located, what it produces, the ways it influences the local and national economy, and several aspects that make Obuasi particularly

The name Tongon evokes one of the more important modern mining operations in West Africa. Located in the northern reaches of the country commonly known in English as the Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), the Tongon operation is a gold-producing mine that has played a notable role in regional development, government revenue and the local economy.

The Agbaou Mine is one of the notable gold-producing sites in West Africa, located within the borders of the Ivory Coast. Its presence reflects the country’s expanding role in the global gold market and demonstrates how modern extraction projects can shape local economies, infrastructure, and environmental practice. This article explores where Agbaou is located, what