Blood diamonds and land corruption in Sierra Leone
02 August 2019 A deep abyss punctures the southern suburbs of Koidu Town, one of the largest cities in Sierra Leone. The giant pit, vast processing plants and surrounding earthworks constitute the country's richest diamond mine. Diamonds were first discovered in Koidu during the 1930s.
Familiar faces, concerns linger ahead of Sierra Leone's June vote
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On April 23, President Julius Maada Bio and Kandeh Yumkella danced together at a public function in Freetown, ... such as community shares of mining revenues, offer a ...
ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …
Mining started in Sierra Leone in the 1920s and artisanal mining was key due to its low-cost nature and lack of advanced technology at the time. This made a lot of young people including foreigners to be attracted to the mining sites like Tongo and Kono and this resulted in the proliferation of illicit miners as they made quick gains to the ...
New Laws in Sierra Leone Reshape Environmental …
In 2018, Sierra Leone's neighbor, Liberia, adopted a law requiring prior consent from rural populations across most of the country's territory, although unlike in Sierra Leone, the...
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Sierra Leone's mining sector accounts for nearly one-fifth of GDP and nearly all of exports. Despite impressive export-led growth, half of the population remains in poverty. The economy proved...
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Given that minerals are non-renewable resources, the goal for Sierra Leone in extracting minerals is to convert the bulk of revenues generated from the minerals sector into economic and social benefits that are income-producing and contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of citizens.
Sierra Leone: Five Largest Surface Mines in 2021
Tonkolili Mine in Western Area, was the largest surface mine in Sierra Leone, producing approximately 15.17 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Run-of-Mine (ROM) in 2021. The Tonkolili Mine is owned by China Kingho Energy Group Co Ltd, and is due to operate until 2074. The second largest surface mine with an estimated 8.99 mmtpa of ROM and …
Mining in Sierra Leone: an overview of the current legal framework
Register Mining in Sierra Leone: an overview of the current legal framework Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Sierra Leone May 20 2015 Overview of Sierra Leone's mining sector Sierra...
Sierra Leone | EITI
Sierra Leone has a substantial mining sector, primarily driven by the large-scale production of iron ore, diamonds, rutile and bauxite. It also hosts small-scale and artisanal mining of gold and …
Artisanal mining policy for sierra leone
The artisanal mining sector in Sierra Leone provides livelihood opportunities for hundreds of thousands of citizens and other nationals from the West African sub-region and the sector is a huge contributor to Government revenues. The local economy of many mineral-rich regions is dependent on the artisanal mining sector as ...
Executive Outcomes in Sierra Leone: War for Diamonds
The civil war in Sierra Leone started in 1990 with an offensive by the RUF (Revolutionary United Front) out of Liberia. Its leader, Foday Sankoh, a former colonial soldier and professional revolutionary, had met during his exile in Libya Charles Taylor who later came to power in Liberia.
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Minerals Policy. And third, Sierra Leone's commitment to the African Mining Vision (AMV) adopted by all African Heads of States in 2009. The country's long-term development and transformation goals announced in the NEW DIRECTION manifesto are consistent with the AMV. Given that minerals are non-renewable resources, the goal for Sierra Leone ...
Artisanal mining policy for sierra leone
The Artisanal Mining Policy for Sierra Leone has been prepared as part of a series of reforms introduced by the Government to ensure that Sierra Leone maximizes gains from the exploration and exploitation of its mineral resources.
ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …
Our profound gratitude goes to the women in the artisanal sector in Sierra Leone, the local authorities -the chiefs, women leaders and the miners themselves for taking time from …
SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF MINES …
developments in the mining sector in Sierra Leone and situates the mineral sector at the heart of achieving Sierra Leone's long-term vision for sustainable growth and …
Sierra Leone: miners brace for "catastrophe"
A team from the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources has joined African Minerals and Shandong in negotiations to try and find a way to revive the Tonkolili mine but until an agreement is reached, Sierra Leone's long suffering workers will continue to hold their breath. Name Email (not published)
The 'Blood Diamonds' of Sierra Leone
The 'Blood Diamonds' of Sierra Leone. Blood has been spilled for one of the most concentrated forms of wealth, the diamond. Tambra Mcgaw. June 20, 2021. With the money that can be made on the illegal diamond trade, political corruption, violence and crime in the mining areas is immense. 'Conflict' or 'Blood' diamonds are used to finance …
Marampamines – Gerald Group – Sierra Leone
Marampa Project Our project aims to build a resilient, and long-life iron ore mine in Sierra Leone, by significantly expanding iron ore operations and integrating mining, processing, and rail and port logistics.
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Sierra Leone: Five Largest Surface Mines in 2021 Share Industry: Mining Other Industry Indicators Tonkolili Mine in Western Area, was the largest surface mine in Sierra Leone, …
British court rules against Sierra Leone in SL Mining
2 Min Read. JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Britain's High Court on Monday dismissed Sierra Leone's challenge of a 2020 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) decision …
How the wealth from Sierra Leone's diamonds fails to …
Diamond mining remains one of Sierra Leone's most lucrative export industries, with annual production of up to US$250m. But due to poor governance and widespread corruption, only a fraction of...
New Laws in Sierra Leone Reshape Environmental …
New Laws of the Land: Sierra Leone Reshapes Environmental Battleground. The West African nation will let …
How the wealth from Sierra Leone's diamonds fails to enrich local
World Bank estimates suggest the artisanal diamond mining sector is now Sierra Leone's second largest employer (after agriculture), …
Familiar faces, concerns linger ahead of Sierra Leone's June vote
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On April 23, President Julius Maada Bio and Kandeh Yumkella danced together at a public function in Freetown, ... such as …
Artisanal mining policy for sierra leone
The Artisanal Mining Policy for Sierra Leone has been prepared as part of a series of reforms introduced by the Government to ensure that Sierra Leone maximizes gains …
Sierra Leone
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How the wealth from Sierra Leone's diamonds fails to …
Diamond mining remains one of Sierra Leone's most lucrative export industries, with annual production of up to US$250m. But due to poor governance and widespread corruption, only a fraction of ...
Sierra Leone Mining Industry Newswire
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On April 23, President Julius Maada Bio and Kandeh Yumkella danced together at a public function in Freetown, the Sierra Leonean capital, effectively signalling the...
Blood Diamonds in Sierra Leone: How Colonialism Functions Today
Dissatisfied with the economy, citizenry and ex-soldiers violently grappled for control over diamond mines and sparked a civil war in 1991. A decade later, UN intervention disarmed rebels and created the Special Court for Sierra Leone, a war crimes court to prosecute leaders that had terrorized civilians. The international community has …
Blood Diamonds in Sierra Leone: How Colonialism …
Despite their freedom, the people of Sierra Leone became subject to a new form of oppression. In 1930, a British geologist discovered diamonds in the region. The …