The UK announced a pledge to help African countries expand their critical mineral supply chains with a focus on promoting mineral exploration and processing, generating value added activities, and creating local jobs during the Critical Minerals Africa 2023 summit on Wednesday 18th October. “African countries rightly have a high level of ambition for unlocking the value of their natural resources, and the UK will work with them in partnership to support the delivery of their
Last month, the associated gas production was 71.11 million cubic feet (MMCF), with an average of 2.37 MMCF per day. Out of this, 1.50 million were injected, 417 million were supplied to the ALNG factory, 325 million were used for power generation at the oil facilities, and the remainder was used in oil operations and transportation. The report adds that during the month of September, ALNG produced 2.9 million barrels of oil equivalent, averaging 99.4
The Brent futures (which are a reference for Angolan sales) rose by seven cents to $89.50 per barrel at 5:00 PM (Angola time), and the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) from the United States rose by 19 cents to $86.47 per barrel. The Government and the opposition in Venezuela resumed long-suspended negotiations yesterday, a move that President Nicolás Maduro believed would benefit the 2024 elections and could potentially lead Washington to ease sanctions, according to several
The industrial gold production in Mali, one of Africa’s top producers of the precious metal, is expected to reach or even exceed its forecast of 67.7 tonnes for 2023, according to a mines ministry official. Gold production from mines, mainly owned by Barrick Gold, B2Gold, Resolute Mining, Allied Gold, and Endeavour Mining, stood at 45.4 tonnes at the end of August, surpassing the initial forecast of 43 tonnes, Mamadou Sidibe, head of the mines ministry’s
As the global economy continues to navigate through the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving energy landscape, there’s a glimmer of hope for consumers around the world. In recent weeks, speculation has been rife that fuel prices might experience a much-anticipated cut in November. Based on the current oil, international fuel and rand prices, the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol prices could be cut by
Sonangol won the Best International Exhibition Award at the Global Expo Botswana 2023 on Friday 13th. The trophy was presented to the stand director, Emanuel Chindecasse, at a ceremony held in Gaborone, Botswana. On October 14, 2023, the Angolan Ambassador, Beatriz Morais, was seen with the Sonangol delegation after the trophy presentation. The Angolan oil company was recognized for its outstanding performance in showcasing products and services, communication and image, as well as the business
Gold slid on Monday, pressured by technical selling, following a fierce 3% rally in the previous session, as the ongoing Israel-Hamas war sent investors scuttling to the safe-haven bullion and pushed prices above the key $1,900 ceiling. Spot gold dipped 0.9% to $1,913.59 per ounce by 06:12 GMT, and US gold futures dropped 0.8% to $1,926.80. Gold, viewed as a safe investment during uncertain times, hit its highest level since September 20 at $1,934.82 earlier
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endiama, Angola’s national diamond company, has expressed concerns over the challenging year expected for the country’s diamond industry in 2023. The primary reason is the closure of the Indian market, which traditionally receives over 90% of Angola’s diamond production. This market closure is anticipated to last until December. José Ganga Júnior, the Chairman, acknowledged the difficulties faced by the diamond sector in Angola, stating that companies are
The forthcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2023 summit has unveiled its three-day program, bringing together public and private sector industry leaders in a concerted effort to establish world-class mineral supply chains in Africa. Commencing the main conference agenda on October 18th, 2023 is a ministerial forum that will showcase the participation of ministers from South Sudan, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with ministry representatives from Tanzania and Zimbabwe. They will outline
Namibia anticipates its first oil production to commence by 2030, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s energy landscape. Currently, appraisal drilling and testing activities are in progress to ascertain the quantity of oil reserves, with the impending commencement of production positioning Namibia as a burgeoning oil producer. Between 2022 and 2023, Namibia bore witness to the discovery of five substantial oil reserves in the offshore Orange Basin, thanks to the efforts of global energy
