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Critical Minerals Ministerial: US Seeks Global Cooperation to Secure Supply Chains With 55 Countries

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Critical Minerals Ministerial

Critical Minerals Ministerial: US Seeks Global Cooperation to Secure Supply Chains With 55 Countries

Sibusiso Ndlovu February 4, 2026

The United States is seeking to strengthen global cooperation to secure critical mineral supply chains, Secretary of...

Dozens Die in DR Congo Mine Collapse

32 people were killed when an overcrowded bridge at a copper mine in DRC.

Dozens Die in DR Congo Mine Collapse

Avumile Seela November 19, 2025

(The Post News)- At least 32 people have been killed after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a...

French Man Finds Gold Worth R14m While Dredging Pool

Zinhle Bhuda November 6, 2025

Authorities allowed the man to keep the treasure after verification processes indicated that it was not a...

U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in South Korea

U.S and China Truce: Rolling Back Tariffs and Rare Earths Restrictions

Boipelo Leburu October 30, 2025

(The Post News) – President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a one-year truce on...

R1m Illegal Gold Refinery Busted in Booysens, Suspects Arrested

Zinhle Bhuda October 29, 2025

Police have exposed a sophisticated network using a legally registered facility to finance illegal mining syndicates in...

U.S and Australia strike rare earths deal

U.S. and Australia Strike an $8.5B Critical Minerals Deal

Boipelo Leburu October 21, 2025

(The Post News) – The United States and Australia have agreed on an $8.5 billion critical minerals...

DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord Gains Bold, Momentum Amid M23 Conflict

Kgopotso Ramalekane September 5, 2025

(The Post News)– The DRC-Rwanda peace accord has gained renewed momentum as the Democratic Republic of Congo...

M23 Rebels Exploit Coltan Mines, Profiting Millions from Local Labor

Kgopotso Ramalekane August 14, 2025

(The Post News)– Under the watchful eyes of M23 rebels in Rubaya’s rising terrain, men in splash...

Picture of arrested illegal miners, popularly known as zama-zamas, during a takedown operation in Krugersdorp and Randfontein, 2023. Image: Hawks via IOL.

SA Illegal Mining: 497 Arrested Over Weekend SAPS Crackdowns

Lukhona Sixishe August 3, 2025

(The Post News)– Over the weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) announced three separate busts across...

Landslides bury hundreds; 10 bodies recovered. Image: DW.

Up to 500 Miners Feared Trapped in Eastern Congo Landslides

Natalie Semono July 23, 2025

(The Post News)- Authorities in South Kivu province believe up to 500 miners may be trapped beneath...

The End Of An “Unfolding Massacre”

The end of a months-long standoff between South African authorities and illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine. Image: CNN.

The End Of An “Unfolding Massacre”

Siphosethu Mbangeni January 16, 2025

(The Post News)– The South African government is facing criticism for its clampdown towards illegal miners that...

The North West police and mine rescue services have officially concluded with the process of extracting illegal miners in Stilfontein.

Stilfontein Illegal Miners’ Retrieval Completed, the Police Confirmed

Nomfundo Ngobese January 16, 2025

(The Post News)– On Monday, January 13, the North West South African Police Services (SAPS), in collaboration...

Illegal Mining as a Gateway to Human Trafficking: 27 Mozambican Teens Rescued from Stilfontein Mine

Boipelo Leburu December 18, 2024

27 minors repatriated repatriated after being apprehended by police for their involvement in illegal mining activities in...

Stilfontein Mine Shaft: Death Toll Increased to Six

Several illegal miners resurfaced from the Northwest Stilfontein mine Shaft 10, a notorious site for illegal activities in the area.

Stilfontein Mine Shaft: Death Toll Increased to Six

Nomfundo Ngobese December 5, 2024

Six bodies of illegal mine workers have been retrieved from Stilfontein mine shaft. (The Post News)- Six...

A body of a Suspected illegal Miner has been Recovered; Hundreds more are still Underground

Pheliswa Valashiya November 15, 2024

Illegal gold miners entering a mine. Image-Daily Maverick (The Post News)– Community volunteers from the Stilfontein area in...

Tragedy Strikes Claim 51 Lives in Iran’s Coal Mine

Mavhungunekuvule Mungomeni September 23, 2024

A devastating methane gas leak explosion at a local mining site has killed at least 51 people. Image:...

Lucara Diamond Uncovers Another Massive Gem in Botswana

Tsakisi Muhlari September 16, 2024

Unearthing greatness: Lucara’s latest Botswana diamond discovery shines bright at 1,094 carats (The Post News)- Lucara Diamond...

South African Avocados Welcomed in Japan as Minister Lamola Secures Diplomatic Ties in Tokyo

Nsuku Khosa August 26, 2024

Picture courtesy: Picture: (Dirco shared via X) South African avocados welcomed in Japan as Minister Ronald Lamola...

Botswana’s Diamond Bonanza: A 2,492-Carat Gem Unveiled

Tsakisi Muhlari August 23, 2024

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in the World, a 2,492-Carat Gem Worth Over $40 Million. (The Post News)- A...

Greenpeace Africa Protests Against Coal Mining at Rietvlei Dam

The Post News August 1, 2024

Greenpeace Africa tobto the streets of Tshwane to protests against coal mining at Rietvlei Dam. Ethel Malatji...

Mining

Critical Minerals Ministerial: US Seeks Global Cooperation to Secure Supply Chains With 55 Countries

Dozens Die in DR Congo Mine Collapse

French Man Finds Gold Worth R14m While Dredging Pool

U.S and China Truce: Rolling Back Tariffs and Rare Earths Restrictions

R1m Illegal Gold Refinery Busted in Booysens, Suspects Arrested

U.S. and Australia Strike an $8.5B Critical Minerals Deal

DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord Gains Bold, Momentum Amid M23 Conflict

M23 Rebels Exploit Coltan Mines, Profiting Millions from Local Labor

SA Illegal Mining: 497 Arrested Over Weekend SAPS Crackdowns

Up to 500 Miners Feared Trapped in Eastern Congo Landslides

The End Of An “Unfolding Massacre”

Stilfontein Illegal Miners’ Retrieval Completed, the Police Confirmed

Illegal Mining as a Gateway to Human Trafficking: 27 Mozambican Teens Rescued from Stilfontein Mine

Stilfontein Mine Shaft: Death Toll Increased to Six

A body of a Suspected illegal Miner has been Recovered; Hundreds more are still Underground

Tragedy Strikes Claim 51 Lives in Iran’s Coal Mine

Lucara Diamond Uncovers Another Massive Gem in Botswana

South African Avocados Welcomed in Japan as Minister Lamola Secures Diplomatic Ties in Tokyo

Botswana’s Diamond Bonanza: A 2,492-Carat Gem Unveiled

Greenpeace Africa Protests Against Coal Mining at Rietvlei Dam

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Heist on the R28: Armed Robbers Make Off with Cash

Mapulaneng TVET College Students Protest Over Lack of Basic Amenities

Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Suspect Wanted for Rape and Conspiracy to Commit Murder