Its operations include major gold mines such as Freda Rebecca Gold Mine, How Mine, Shamva Gold Mine, Jena Gold Mine and Elvington Gold Mine; are assets that collectively span thousands of hectares and produce gold in volumes measured not in grams but in hundreds of kilogrammes per month and tonnes per year.
Category: Africa News
The Cost of Greed at the Expense of a Community; Emerging realities affecting Botha Gold Mine
What is unfolding around Botha Gold Mine now presents itself as a potential case of coordinated economic capture, where a small network of individuals, allegedly linked through prior relationships, overlapping interests, personal grievances and commercial opportunity, appears to have converged in a manner that threatens an entire mining ecosystem.
Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China on Leveraging China’s 100% Tariff-Free Offer to Advance Africa’s Development and Prosperity
Under the auspices of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, the AU Permanent Mission to China, led by H.E. Amb. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, AU Permanent Representative to the People’s Republic of China, is convening the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China on the theme “Leveraging China’s 100% Tariff-Free Offer to Foster Development and Prosperity in Africa”.
Botha Rejects “US$40M Looting” Claim as Unfounded
Botha Gold Mine has firmly rejected allegations that it is involved in a “US$40 million looting” of State land, describing the claim as unfounded and not supported by any legal or factual record.
FlySafair’s Temporary Fuel Surcharge Reduced Slightly for the Second Consecutive Week
FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharge for the second consecutive week, reflecting a slight downward movement in Jet A1 fuel prices following the spike triggered by the Middle East conflict.
The African Union Commission signs grant agreements with 13 African Think Tanks for the Implementation of the Africa Think Tank Platform project
The African Union Commission (AUC) has signed grant agreements with 13 leading African think tanks, organised into three pan-African consortia, marking the formal launch of the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP), a flagship initiative to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking and accelerate implementation of Agenda 2063.
Integral Appointed as Referral Agent for Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal for FIFA World Cup 26™ Hospitality Sales
By Tendai Guvamombe
On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™, has expanded its partnership with Integral (www.Integralsande.com), appointing the company as a Referral Agent in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Senegal for the tournament’s official hospitality programme.
NOTICE OF FILING MISCAST AS FINAL RULING IN BOTHA–FREDA DISPUTE
A recently circulated article suggesting that “mining authorities have backed” claims relating to the disputed area between Botha Gold Mine and Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has raised concern among stakeholders, amid growing fears that a procedural court filing is being misrepresented as a final legal determination.
Energy Capital & Power Launches ‘Prospect’ – the Global Newsroom for Energy and Mining
Prospect is now the group’s independent, online platform for comprehensive and timely coverage of energy and mining in Africa, Europe, the MENA region and the Americas.
Wicknell Chivayo Scales Up Philanthropy: Pledge Increases to USD 5 Million in Show of Radical Generosity
In an extraordinary display of patriotism and financial commitment to national development, businessman and philanthropist Sir Wicknell Chivayo has significantly upscaled his support for Zimbabwe’s socio-economic agenda.