Mining

The Tasiast mine is one of the most prominent mineral projects in West Africa. Located in the sparsely populated, arid regions of northwestern Mauritania, it has grown from an exploration camp into a large-scale open-pit operation that shapes local economies, national export profiles and regional infrastructure. This article explores where the mine is located, what […]

The Sadiola gold operation is one of West Africa’s best-known mining sites, combining a long operational history with a complex social and environmental footprint. Located in the western part of the country, the mine has been an important source of foreign exchange, employment and regional infrastructure development. This article examines the mine’s location and geology,

The Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in western Mali is one of West Africa’s most important gold-producing operations. Located within the prolific West African gold belt, the complex combines multiple open-pit and underground operations and has been a major contributor to Mali’s mining sector for years. This article examines where the complex sits geographically and geologically, what

The Morila mine is one of West Africa’s better-known gold operations, located in the southern part of the country of Morila sits within the broader mineral-rich region of southern Mali. This article explores where the deposit is found, what is extracted there, its economic importance to the country and local area, and a number of

The Syama Mine stands as one of the most prominent mining operations in West Africa, blending modern engineering with deep local roots. Located in southern Mali, this complex is a focal point for the country’s mineral sector and a significant source of foreign revenue. The mine’s story spans discovery, technical innovation, and sustained interaction with

The Benga coal mine sits within one of Africa’s most talked-about coal provinces, combining significant mineral wealth with complex economic, social and environmental dynamics. Located in the heart of northern Mozambique’s mining belt, the site has attracted international attention for its sizable reserves, logistical challenges and the role it plays in regional development. This article

The Moma mining complex in northern Mozambique is a prominent example of how coastal heavy-mineral deposits can be transformed into globally significant industrial feedstocks. Located in a landscape of coastal dunes and savannah, the operations extract and process mineral sands that are rich in titanium-bearing minerals and other valuable heavy minerals. This article explores the

The Moatize mine in central Mozambique is one of the most prominent coal developments in southern Africa, shaping regional infrastructure, export flows and local communities. Located in the Tete Province, Moatize sits within a vast geological basin that hosts substantial coal reserves. What began as exploration and rapid industrial development in the early 21st century

The Moatize Mine, set in the heart of central Mozambique, is one of the country’s most prominent mineral assets. Located near the town of Moatize in Tete Province, the deposit has attracted major international investors and has become a focal point for debates about economic development, regional infrastructure, environmental protection and social change. The mine

The Hazelwood mine, located in the heart of Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, is a notable example of Australia’s long history with brown coal extraction. Once the primary fuel source for the adjacent Hazelwood power station, the mine played a major role in regional employment, electricity generation and the national conversation about the environmental and social costs