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Mali’s Gold Mining Sector Delivers Record State Revenues in 2025 Despite Output Drop

Mali Gold Mining Revenues Hit Record $1.57 Billion in 2025 Despite Production Decline Gold mining companies operating in Mali contributed a record 888.5 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.57 billion) to the state in 2025, marking a 6.4% increase compared to 835.1 billion CFA francs in the previous year, according to Ministry of Mines data reviewed by Reuters. The West African nation hosts more than 15 industrial mining operations controlled by multinational companies, including Barrick Mining,

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International News Oil

Botswana Rejects Links to U.S.-Targeted Oil Tanker Amid Rising Global Flag Fraud Concerns

Botswana Denies Connection to Oil Tanker Hit by U.S. as Fake Ship Registrations Raise Alarm Botswana has distanced itself from an oil tanker targeted by the United States in the Persian Gulf, saying the vessel was falsely operating under its flag  a case that highlights the growing global problem of maritime flag fraud and its impact on African nations. The controversy emerged after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced military action against the “Botswana-flagged” oil tanker

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International News

African Energy Bank Set for September 2026 Launch in Abuja as Funding Nears Completion

African Energy Bank to Begin Operations in Abuja in September 2026 as APPO Confirms Funding Progress and Energy Financing Push The African Energy Bank (AEB) is expected to begin operations in September 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, according to the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), following several earlier delays in its launch timeline. APPO Secretary General Farid Ghezali said the revised schedule reflects unavoidable administrative processes, noting that the bank is now firmly targeting a September

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Local Mining Projects News

Pensana Advances $250M Longonjo Rare Earth Project in Angola Toward 2027 Production

Pensana’s Longonjo Mine 22% Complete as Angola Rare Earth Project Targets 2027 Startup and Global Supply Chain Role London-listed Pensana is making steady progress on its $250 million Longonjo rare earth project in Angola, which remains on schedule and within budget for first mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) production in 2027. The project is expected to operate over a 20-year mine life, initially producing 20,000 tonnes per year of MREC, with planned expansion to 40,000

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Local Economy News

Angola Restructures Eurobond Debt with $750 Million Buyback and New Long-Term Issuance

Angola Launches $750M Eurobond Buyback and Issues New Bonds to Extend Debt Maturities to 2031–2037 Angola has announced the results of its tender offer for its 2028 and 2029 Eurobonds, confirming plans to repurchase part of its outstanding debt while issuing new longer-dated bonds to ease near-term fiscal pressures. Under the transaction, the government will pay bondholders approximately $750 million to buy back portions of its external debt. The Southern African oil producer had invited

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International News Renewable Energy

Traditional Leaders Back Kalungwishi Hydropower Project as Development Gains Momentum in Northern Zambia

247MW Kalungwishi Hydropower Project Gains Strong Traditional Leadership Support, Set to Transform Luapula and Northern Provinces A major milestone in Zambia’s energy and industrial development agenda is taking shape as the 247-megawatt Kalungwishi Hydropower Project gains renewed momentum, with strong backing from government, the private sector, and traditional leaders whose communities are expected to benefit from the transformative investment. Located along the Kalungwishi River, the project is expected to become a catalyst for economic growth

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International News Oil Petroleum

South Africa Raises Petrol Prices as Global Oil Tops $100 and Fuel Levy Relief Is Rolled Back

South Africa Faces Higher Fuel Costs as Oil Prices Surge and Government Scales Back Relief Measures South Africa is set to face higher fuel costs as global oil prices climb above $100 per barrel and government support measures are scaled back, increasing pressure on households and businesses in the country’s already strained economy. From June 3, petrol prices will rise by R1.43 per litre, according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). The

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International Gas News Oil

Namibian Businesses Urged to Raise Standards to Access Oil and Gas Opportunities

Certification, Compliance and Infrastructure Key for Namibian Suppliers Seeking Oil and Gas Contracts Namibian businesses seeking to participate in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry must address gaps in certification, infrastructure and governance if they are to secure contracts as the sector moves closer to large-scale development. The message emerged during the Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop hosted by Petrofund, where international service providers outlined the key requirements, local companies must meet

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International News Oil

Impact Oil & Gas Splits Assets in Strategic Restructuring to Prioritize Namibian Oil Development

Impact Oil & Gas Restructures Portfolio, Separating South African Assets to Focus on Namibia’s Venus Project Impact Oil & Gas has agreed to restructure its business by separating its South African and Namibian assets into distinct corporate entities, in a move aimed at streamlining operations and strengthening its investment focus on offshore development projects. The company has signed a share purchase agreement with IOG Energies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepkloof and Impact Oil &

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Diamonds International News

DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports

DRC Approves ADEX RDC SA Joint Venture to Boost Diamond Processing and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved the creation of ADEX RDC SA, a new joint venture aimed at modernizing and strengthening the country’s diamond sector through increased local value addition. The decision was taken during the 91st ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by the

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