Independent upstream oil and gas company Invictus Energy Limited has signed an MoU with mine operator Dallaglio Investments and power generation firm Himoinsa Southern Africa Proprietary for a gas-to-power project in Zimbabwe. The project will generate electricity to power operations at the Eureka Gold Mine – one of the country’s largest. Under the partnership, gas extracted from the Cabora Bassa Project will fuel operations at Eureka – located 50km from the Mukuyu-2 wellsite. The African
The Beira corridor stands as a critical fuel supply route for Zimbabwe and a primary transit pathway for fuels heading to Zambia and the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Integral to the region’s energy infrastructure are the combined assets of CFM (Port of Beira operator), CPMZ (Mozambican pipeline operator), PZL (Zimbabwean pipeline operator), and NOIC (Zimbabwe’s government-appointed shipper). Their efficient operation ensures energy security for Mozambique and the landlocked nations along
Pensana Rare Earths has announced promising initial results from beneficiation testwork on samples from the Sulima West deposit, part of the Coola exploration licence, located 75 km north of Longonjo in Angola. The testwork aims to assess whether the mineralogy at Sulima West can be upgraded on-site before transporting the material to Longonjo for further processing. The company reported that both tested samples show potential for separation and upgrading to a high-grade concentrate using simple
Zambia is allocating $6 million towards boosting mineral production and enhancing sustainability, productivity and safety in mining operations through the establishment of the Mining Technology (MinTech) hub. The MinTech hub will serve as an innovation and collaboration centre for the mining industry, offering training and capacity-building programs to promote the adoption of new technologies and best practices. “We are the major producers of a variety of minerals, but specifically copper,” said Zambia’s Minister of Science
Zambia’s economy is largely dependent on copper production – estimated at roughly 790,000 tons per year – and centered around the country’s mineral-rich Copperbelt Province. Projections foresee an increase in production to 1 million tons by 2026, owing to new investment aimed at increasing production capacity. Holding over a tenth of global copper deposits, the Copperbelt region reinforces Zambia’s status as the world’s eighth-largest copper producer and fuels the nation’s economic growth and employment, contributing about 80% of
Canadian mining firm Hertz Energy has applied for two prospecting licenses to explore uranium in Namibia. Namibia ranks third globally in uranium production and extracting 6,382 tons of uranium l in 2023. The application covers a 9,627-hectare area in Central Namibia, situated in the Erongo region. The first proposed project is positioned 22km east of Swakopmund and 30km southwest of the longstanding Rossing Mine. Preliminary data suggests mineralization similar to that of the Rossing Mine
South Sudan’s Minister of Mining Martin Gama Abucha has called for increased cooperation among African countries in the mining sector, ensuring that the continent’s mineral resources benefit local populations. The announcement was made ahead of a mining investment forum in Malawi and comes before the seventh edition of the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2024 conference and exhibition, taking place in Juba on June 25-28. This year’s SSOP conference will feature the inaugural South
Canadian Natural Resources, Canada’s largest oil and gas producer, revealed plans on Thursday to explore opportunities for a substantial boost in bitumen output at its primary oil sands mine, Horizon. President Scott Stauth announced a potential expansion of 195,000 barrels per day (b/d) at the Horizon mining and upgrading plant in northern Alberta, surpassing earlier projections of 75,000 b/d. The company aims to leverage advanced engineering and scaling processes to enhance production capabilities. Currently, Horizon
Yesterday in Luanda, Mankenda Ambroise, a consultant to the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), delivered key insights at the 3rd Mining Business Forum in Angola, themed “Innovation and Sustainability: Towards Industry Transformation Minas Gerais.” The forum, scheduled to conclude today, serves as a platform to address challenges and opportunities in Angola’s mining sector. Ambroise, speaking on behalf of Minister Diamantino Azevedo, highlighted the ongoing efforts to diversify mineral production in Angola and
Nigeria’s Minister of Mines announced the immediate revocation of 924 dormant mining titles, urging investors to apply for the affected licenses under a “first come, first served” basis, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline the country’s mining sector. The revoked titles consist of 528 exploration licenses, 20 mining leases, 101 quarry licenses, and 273 small-scale mining licenses, according to Mines Minister Dele Alake. This move follows the revocation of over 1,600 mining titles in
