Africa Oil Corp. has finalized a farm-down agreement for its interests in offshore Blocks 2912 and 2913B, located off the coast of Namibia. Through its investee company, Impact Oil & Gas, Africa Oil Corp. will sell a 9.39% participating interest in Block 2912 and a 10.5% participating interest in Block 2913B to TotalEnergies for $99 million. Despite the sale, Impact Oil & Gas will retain a 9.5% interest in each block and secure a carry
London-listed Petra Diamonds has announced that Varda Shine will not stand for re-election at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on November 13, and will retire from the board at the conclusion of the meeting. Nonexecutive director José Manuel Vargas has been appointed to succeed Shine as chairperson, effective immediately after the AGM. Vargas will also take on the role of chairperson of the investment committee. Additionally, Bernard Pryor, the senior independent director and current
TSX-V-listed Aton Resources has announced the first results from its diamond drilling program at the Abu Marawat deposit in Egypt, highlighting high-grade mineral findings, including 8.98 g/t gold, 185 g/t silver, 0.43% copper, and 6.12% zinc over a 3.9-meter interval. To date, the company has drilled 35 diamond drill holes at Abu Marawat, totaling 3,381 meters. All holes have been drilled horizontally or at shallow angles to target previously untested, near-surface mineralization in a challenging
The Dangote Refinery is progressing in negotiations with eight African countries to secure fuel supply agreements, according to reports from The Punch. The refinery’s management is in advanced talks with South Africa, Angola, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, and Namibia to initiate fuel exports. In addition to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the refinery has already begun exporting diesel to several African nations, reaching a significant volume of nearly 100,000 barrels per day
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announced that the company plans to invest billions of dollars in Nigeria by actively participating in the country’s current oil bid round. Pouyanne shared this commitment during a recent visit with Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, at the commission’s Abuja headquarters. This pledge comes just months after TotalEnergies allocated $6 billion to projects in Angola, citing challenges with Nigeria’s regulatory landscape as a deciding factor for
Egypt’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister, Karim Badawi, recently met with Chevron’s International Exploration and Production President, Clay Neff, to discuss Chevron’s activities in Egypt and strategies for boosting production. The meeting highlighted the potential impact of new incentives from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum. The discussion covered Chevron’s ongoing negotiations with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) concerning the acquisition of two new concessions. Minister Badawi emphasized the range of investment opportunities available through
Chevron is increasing its exploration activities in Nigeria and Angola, aiming to boost production in regions where output has declined in recent years. Chevron’s Global Exploration Vice President, Liz Schwarze, emphasized the company’s commitment to West Africa, highlighting the area’s untapped potential. “West Africa is such a hydrocarbon-rich part of the world and relatively under-explored compared to other jurisdictions,” Schwarze stated, noting that while some companies are withdrawing, Chevron is actively acquiring new exploration blocks.
Renewable energy firm GridAfrica and global tech giant Huawei have joined forces to install 72 MW of solar power infrastructure to support Zimbabwe’s mining sector. This collaboration aims to reduce reliance on the national grid and cut operational costs for local mining companies. “This initiative will not only optimize energy usage but also provide a sustainable power source that enhances the mining sector’s efficiency and financial stability,” stated Norman Moyo, CEO of GridAfrica. The solar
Independent hydrocarbon producer Perenco has boosted its production rate in the Republic of Congo to 80,000 barrels per day (bpd), following a $300 million investment into its Congolese operations. Looking forward, the company aims to achieve 100,000 bpd by 2025 through expanded activities and investments in new oil fields. To increase output, Perenco has employed advanced techniques to revive aging wells and tap into previously untapped reserves. In March 2024, the company strengthened its position
Endiama, Angola’s National Diamond Company, has completed the compensation process for more than 2,000 former employees of closed mining companies in Lunda Norte, a process that had been in progress for over 12 years. This update was shared by Domingos Margarida, Executive Director of Mining Operations, Administration, and Human Resources at Endiama, during a meeting with representatives of former employees from Sociedade Mineira do Lucapa (SML) and the Luarica, Luxinge, Facauma, and Yetwene diamond projects.
