Savannah Resources has sold its last mining licence in Mozambique to MRG Metals, having exited a joint venture with Rio Tinto

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack on a ruby mine on 20 October, saying the company had “stolen the wealth of Muslims” and boasting of causing “great economic losses to the owners in India”

The authorities in Cabo Delgado appear to have learned few lessons about the importance of inclusive development and not alienating the local population

A strike at Syrah Resources' graphite mine in Balama, Cabo Delgado, has ended, but local workers say their grievances remain unaddressed

Indian-owned Gemrock puts expansion plans ‘on back burner’ and warns ‘entire Mozambican ruby mining industry is at risk’

An insurgent attack yesterday has put lucrative ruby mining on pause in Cabo Delgado, and could hit investor confidence in the longer term

Syrah Resources is celebrating a $220m grant for its US operation — but its graphite mine in Mozambique continues to be threatened by strike action and an encroaching insurgency

Workers insist the strike at Syrah’s graphite mine in Cabo Delgado continues, despite the company’s claim that a restart of operations is underway

The management of the graphite mine in Balama were evacuated at the start of this week for fear that protests could turn ugly

Small-scale mining seen as a route to economic inclusion in Cabo Delgado, but the province's biggest miner warns rubies don't lend themselves to 'artisanal' mining