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Ghana Launches $12 Billion Oil Refinery as Part of $60 Billion Petroleum Hub

Ghana Breaks Ground on $12B Oil Refinery, Paving Way for West Africa Petroleum Hub Ghana has officially launched its $12 billion oil refinery project in Jomoro, marking the first phase of a larger $60 billion integrated Petroleum Hub. The megaproject is designed to complement Senegal’s New Oil Refinery Project, positioning West Africa as a major petroleum hub on the continent. The initiative includes constructing a 300,000-barrel-per-day refinery, a petrochemical plant, and extensive storage and port

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International Energy News

FutureCoal CEO Calls for Balanced, Pragmatic Approach to Australia’s Energy Debate

FutureCoal Urges Australia to Focus on Innovation and Reliability in National Energy Policy FutureCoal Chief Executive Michelle Manook has called on Australia to restore balance, honesty, and engineering-based reasoning to the national energy debate, warning that ideological positions are overshadowing practical solutions. Speaking at the National Press Club of Australia on 18 November, with her address released publicly the following day, Manook stressed that the Paris Agreement does not mandate a phaseout of fossil fuels.

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Local Mining Projects News

Angola to Fast-Track Mining Permits Amid Push for Investment

Angola Aims to Speed Up Mining Rights Approvals to Attract More Foreign Investment and Improve Sector Transparency Angola is preparing to shorten the timeframe required to award mining rights as part of a broader effort to attract greater investment into the country’s growing minerals sector. Minerals and Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo said the National Agency of Mineral Resources (ANRM) must reduce bureaucracy, strengthen inspections, and accelerate the rollout of a digital mining registry to improve

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International News Oil

Zambia Approves Investor Licence for Ndola Oil Refinery Project

Zambia Approves $510 Million Oil Refinery Project in Ndola as ZDA Issues Investor Licence The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has issued an Investor Licence to China Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company Limited, paving the way for the launch of a USD 510.49 million oil refinery in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. The project, expected to create 454 jobs, will be developed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) partnership between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Xiang Xin Holding

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Local Gas News

Angola’s New Gas Project in Soyo to Be Inaugurated This Year

Soyo Gas Project Led by Azule Energy Set to Boost Angola’s Energy Supply and Industrial Growth The first non-associated gas project in Angola, under construction since October 2023 in Soyo, Zaire Province, could be inaugurated later this year, announced Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, on Monday. The minister made the announcement following an inspection of the New Gas Consortium (NCG) plant, led by Azule Energy, confirming that the project is

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Diamonds News

Global Diamond Market Faces Caution Amid Synthetic Pressure and Price Challenges

2025 Diamond Market Sees Growth in Volume but Price Pressures Persist Amid Traceability Rules In 2025, the global diamond market remains cautious due to international regulations requiring verification of origin, traceability, and strict compliance measures. At the same time, synthetic diamonds are exerting significant pressure, with sales in the United States growing by approximately 84 percent, while their prices have dropped by around 90 percent. Although diamond production has doubled, the average price per carat

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Local News Transport and Logistics

Angola Enhances Lobito Corridor for Regional Transport and Trade

Angola Signs Agreement to Boost Lobito Corridor as Regional Transport, Trade, and Logistics Hub Angola has taken a significant step in asserting its role as a key player in regional transport and trade, following the signing of an agreement on Monday in Luanda between the Angolan Government and the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (AFTTCL). The agreement establishes the opening of a representation of the Agency in Angola. The signing ceremony was presided over

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Local Mining News

Angola’s Mining Sector Gains Stability Through Local Skills Development

Angola’s Mining Renaissance: GeoAtlânticous Invests in Local Talent to Drive Stability and Growth Angola’s mining sector is undergoing a transformation that goes beyond geology and infrastructure. At the heart of this renaissance lies a bold commitment to people. Companies like GeoAtlânticous are investing in training Angolan geologists and engineers, a move that promises to reshape the industry by embedding expertise within the country itself. From Dependency to Self-Reliance For decades, Angola’s mining projects leaned heavily

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Renewable Energy International News

Namibia Aims for 400 MW of Renewable Energy by 2030 to Boost Economy and Energy Security

Namibia Targets 367–400 MW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030 to Drive Industrial Growth and Job Creation Namibia is targeting between 367 and 400 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, focusing primarily on solar and biomass projects. Eduardo Rodriguez, Chairperson of the Namibia Petroleum Operators Association, said the planned expansion will enhance energy security, support industrial growth, and help the country meet its climate commitments. “Renewables are a fundamental component of Namibia’s economic diversification

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International Gas News

Mozambique Earns $67.6 Million from Oil and Gas as Sovereign Fund Nears Launch

Mozambique Natural Gas and Oil Revenues Reach $67.6 Million in 2025 Ahead of Sovereign Fund Rollout Mozambique earned US$67.64 million from oil and natural gas exploitation up to September 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. Budget execution data for January to September 2025 shows that US$24.68 million came from the Mining Production Tax, while US$42.96 million was derived from the “profit oil” component—revenues from production exceeding the “cost oil” allocated to the Mozambican State.

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