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Minbos Secures Second Tranche of Funding for Cabinda Phosphate Project

Minbos Resources has received the second tranche of funding for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project in Angola, securing $2.43 million from the Fundo Soberano de Angola. The final $1.17 million tranche will be disbursed upon completion of project insurance renewals and supplier quotations. Located in Cabinda Province, the project involves open-pit mining and fertilizer production, with an estimated 20-year mine life. Proven and probable reserves stand at 4.72 million tons. Minbos Resources, which holds an

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Corporate News Exploration Gas Oil

Predator Oil Expands Gas Exploration in Morocco with MOU-5 Well

Predator Oil is advancing its gas exploration efforts in Morocco, having already drilled four wells within its Guercif license. The company began drilling the MOU-5 well on March 3, 2025, as part of a strategic push to assess the site’s gas potential. Estimates suggest the region may contain up to 6 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas. A successful discovery could enhance Morocco’s energy security and reduce its reliance on imports. Despite mixed results from

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Corporate News International Oil

Libya’s Akakus Oil Completes High-Yield Well as NOC Opens New Exploration Opportunities

Akakus Oil Operations has successfully completed drilling the B-52H well in the Sharara oil field in southern Libya, with an estimated production capacity of 1,750 barrels per day. In a significant move to boost oil exploration, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) recently launched its first exploration tender since 2008. The tender offers over 20 exploration blocks, spanning both onshore and offshore areas, as part of a broader effort to revive the country’s energy sector and

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Corporate News International Oil

Seplat Energy to Invest $320 Million in Production Boost and Infrastructure Upgrades

Seplat Energy has announced plans to invest up to $320 million in 2024, focusing on drilling new wells and upgrading infrastructure as part of its strategy to boost oil production. This follows Seplat’s acquisition of Exxon Mobil’s Nigerian assets, with the company aiming to more than double its output to 140,000 barrels per day (bpd). In October 2023, Seplat obtained government approval for a 40% stake in four oil mining leases, as well as key

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Corporate News Oil

Dangote Group Remits N402.3 Billion in Taxes, Strengthens Market Dominance

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its subsidiaries have announced a tax remittance of over N402.3 billion for 2024, making the group the highest taxpayer in Nigeria. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and Communication Officer of Dangote Group, highlighted that the payment includes contributions from key subsidiaries such as Dangote Cement, NASCON, and Dangote Packaging Limited. “As a responsible business entity, Dangote Group remains committed to fulfilling its tax obligations

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Corporate News Oil

NNPC Negotiates New Naira-for-Crude Deal with Dangote Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has confirmed ongoing negotiations for a renewed naira-for-crude agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This clarification comes amid concerns over a potential hike in petrol prices following reports that NNPC had halted its crude supply deal with Dangote and other local refineries. In a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye, NNPC explained that the initial agreement was structured as a six-month contract set to expire in

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Debswana Accelerates Sustainability Drive with Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Initiatives

Debswana Diamond Company is advancing its sustainability efforts to meet the rising global demand for ethically and environmentally sourced diamonds. The mining giant is intensifying its transition to a low-carbon future by enhancing operational efficiencies, adopting renewable energy, and advocating for regulatory reforms. Speaking on the company’s sustainability strategy, Debswana’s Executive Head of Safety and Sustainability, Mpho Mosate, underscored the company’s commitment to reducing emissions. “As a high-production entity, we recognize our responsibility to minimize

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Corporate News Local Oil

Sonangol Prepares for Privatization Amid Internal and External Challenges

Sonangol is continuing preparations for its privatization process but is taking a cautious approach to avoid “mistakes or hasty decisions,” according to Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman of the company’s board of directors. Speaking at a press conference on the company’s 2024 results, Martins emphasized that Sonangol is making progress on internal matters related to the privatization but noted that there are still external factors to be addressed before up to 30 percent of the company’s

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Corporate News Oil

Sonangol Pushes Forward with Refinery Projects Despite Financing Challenges

On Tuesday, Sebastiao Gaspar Martins, President of Sonangol, confirmed that the Cabinda Refinery is set to begin operations in the second half of this year. Meanwhile, the construction of the Lobito Refinery is advancing, with Sonangol financing the project while actively seeking investment partners. Martins acknowledged that Angola has received multiple proposals for partnership but emphasized the need for more concrete offers. “We are certain that we don’t want to proceed alone. We are open

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Corporate News Renewable Energy

AMEA Power Breaks Ground on 50 MW Bondoukou Solar Project in Ivory Coast

AMEA Power has officially launched construction of the 50 MW Bondoukou Solar Photovoltaic Project in Ivory Coast, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy transition. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by government officials and project financiers, including Ivory Coast’s Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, H.E. Sangafowa Coulibaly, and AMEA Power’s CFO, David Falcon. The $60 million project is being developed under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model by AMEA Goutougou, a subsidiary of AMEA

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