Most gold production and reserves in west Africa are found within the west African craton. This is one of the world’s oldest geological formations, consisting of ancient, continental crust that has ...

A new study led by a team of scientists from the University of Leeds has revealed that the cold conditions that have allowed ...

Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region - notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative ...