Mining

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

The Gamsberg Mine, situated in the dry, mineral-rich heart of South Africa’s Northern Cape, stands out as one of the country’s most significant zinc developments of the 21st century. Combining a high-quality zinc orebody, modern open-pit mining methods and a purpose-built processing plant, the mine has attracted attention not only for its contribution to global

The Tumas Mine is a noteworthy uranium project located in central coastal Namibia. Situated within a prolific uranium province, Tumas has attracted international attention for its potential to contribute to global nuclear fuel supplies as well as to Namibia’s economic development. This article examines where the deposit sits geographically and geologically, what is extracted there,

The Rossing mine stands as one of the most significant and historically important uranium operations in Africa. Located in an arid stretch of the Namib Desert, the mine has shaped local economies, national policies and global uranium markets for decades. This article explores where the mine is situated, what is extracted there, how it operates,

The Lofdal project, situated in northwestern Namibia, has emerged as one of the country’s most discussed prospects for rare earths. This article examines where Lofdal is located, what minerals are present, the economic role it could play for Namibia and the global market, and a series of technical, environmental and historical details that make the

The Pyhäsalmi Mine is one of the most recognizable names in European base-metal mining. Located in the village of Pyhäsalmi within the municipality of Pyhäjärvi, the mine has been a focal point for extraction of **copper** and **zinc** and a testbed for industrial adaptation and underground science. Its long history of operation, exceptional depth, and

The Boliden Garpenberg operation stands as one of Europe’s most important and long-lived underground metal mines. Nestled in the heart of central Sweden, it extracts a suite of valuable metals that feed both local industry and international supply chains. This article explores where the mine is located, what is mined there, its broader economic importance,