Mining

The Buzwagi Mine is a significant industrial gold operation located in northwestern Tanzania. Nestled within the famed Lake Victoria goldfields, the site represents both a major source of gold and a focal point for discussions about the role of large-scale mining in regional development. This article explores where Buzwagi sits geographically and geologically, what is […]

Bulyanhulu Mine is one of Tanzania’s most prominent gold operations, located in the northwest of the country. This long-standing mining complex has drawn global attention for its high-grade underground deposits, its role in the regional economy, and the complex social, environmental, and political issues that have accompanied large-scale mineral extraction in East Africa. The following

The Sambaru Mine in Tanzania represents one of the many focal points of gold exploration and mining activity in East Africa. While not as globally famous as some large-scale operations, Sambaru encapsulates the layered story of geology, local livelihoods, investment, and environmental stewardship that defines modern mineral extraction in the region. This article explores where

The Tcheji Mine is part of Angola’s rich diamond landscape, located within the country’s northeastern diamond belt. While not as internationally famous as some larger operations, Tcheji plays a meaningful role locally and regionally as a source of both industrial and gem-quality stones. This article explores where Tcheji is situated, what is extracted there, its

The Lulo mining project in northeastern Angola has become one of the most talked-about diamond ventures in recent decades. Located in a region with a long history of gem recovery, Lulo has stood out for its rich, near-surface deposits and for discoveries of unusually large and high-quality stones. This article explores where Lulo is located,

The Catoca mine is one of the most important and visually arresting mineral operations on the African continent. Located in the heart of southern Angola, the site combines geological rarity, large-scale industrial mining and a complex web of economic and social impacts. This article examines where Catoca sits on the map, what it produces, how

The Mona Gema Mine sits among the diamond-bearing landscapes of southern Africa and has come to represent a distinct chapter in Angola’s mineral story. This article examines where the mine is located, the types of material extracted there, the operation’s broader economic footprint, and several noteworthy aspects that make Mona Gema an interesting case study

The Akjoujt mine sits as one of the better-known mineral localities in western Africa, located in the country of Akjoujt’s region of interest within Mauritania. This site has drawn attention for its base-metal mineralization, most notably copper, and for the role it has played in regional mining development. The following article examines where the mine

The following article explores the significance, history and workings of the iron deposit and mining complex near Zouerate in northern Mauritania. It describes where the mine is located, what minerals are extracted, how operations are organized, and why the site has been pivotal for the country’s development. The text also highlights several intriguing and lesser-known

The Guelb Moghrein operation is one of Mauritania’s best-known mineral projects — a combined copper‑gold deposit that has served as an important node in the country’s growing mining sector. Located in the western part of the country, the site illustrates how a single modern mine can influence local infrastructure, national export earnings and the regional