Ghana Seeks Larger Share of Gold Output for Central Bank Reserves as Talks with Miners Continue Ghana is seeking to increase the share of gold production sold to its central bank by large-scale mining companies as part of an expanded reserve accumulation programme aimed at strengthening external buffers and supporting currency stability. Under the revised proposal, industrial gold miners would supply 30% of their annual production to the Bank of Ghana in dore form, up
Egypt Uncovers Major Oil and Gas Reserves in Western Desert as Production and Investment Expand Egypt has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in its desert regions in more than 15 years, marking a significant development in the country’s upstream energy sector. The discovery was made through the Bustan South-1X exploratory well, drilled by Agiba Petroleum a joint venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Eni using the EDC-9 drilling rig operated
Nigeria Considers 51% Chinese Stake in Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries Under Major Refining Reform Plan Nigeria is considering a major restructuring of its downstream petroleum sector that could see Chinese investors take majority stakes in two of its key refineries as part of efforts to restore long-stalled operations and reduce dependence on imported fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is reportedly advancing a proposal that could grant up to 51% equity participation
India Boosts Oil Imports from Africa and Latin America as Middle East Supply Disruptions Shift Trade Flows Indian refiners have increased crude oil imports from Africa and Latin America as disruptions in Middle Eastern supply routes linked to heightened tensions affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to reshape global oil trade flows. The shift comes as India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, adjusts its sourcing strategy to manage supply uncertainty and maintain refinery
Angola Landslide Kills at Least 28 at Illegal Gold Mine, Exposing Rising Risks in Informal Mining Sector At least 28 people have died following a devastating landslide at an illegal gold mining site in Bengo Province, northwest of Angola’s capital Luanda, highlighting the growing dangers linked to the country’s expanding informal mining sector. The collapse occurred at an unregulated mining site where artisanal miners were extracting gold when the ground gave way. Provincial civil protection
Ghana Refuses Automatic Renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine Lease as 2027 Expiry Approaches Ghana has indicated that it will not automatically renew the mining lease for Gold Fields Limited’ Tarkwa mine, as the agreement approaches its expiration in 2027. The decision signals a broader shift toward stricter regulatory oversight of long-term mining concessions in the country. The Tarkwa mine, one of Gold Fields’ key assets in Ghana, produced approximately 427,000 ounces of gold in
Angola Seeks Gabon’s Investment in $200,000-Barrel-Per-Day Lobito Refinery to Boost Regional Fuel Supply Angola has invited Gabon to participate as an investor in the Lobito Refinery project, currently under construction and fully financed by the state oil company Sonangol. The invitation was extended by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during a visit by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to the Luanda Refinery on the second day of his two-day
Angola-EU Business Forum 2026 Focuses on Mobilizing Investment for Lobito Corridor Infrastructure, Trade, and Energy Growth The 3rd Angola–European Union (EU) Business Forum opened on Tuesday in Luanda, with a strong focus on attracting European investment to accelerate the development of the Lobito Corridor across key sectors including agribusiness, transport, logistics, and energy. Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Concrete Investment,” the forum forms part of broader efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and advance
Mozambique Restarts 30 MW Dondo Solar Tender to Expand Renewable Energy Capacity and Attract Private Investment The Government of Mozambique has relaunched the tender process for a 30 MW solar photovoltaic project in the Dondo district of Sofala Province as part of ongoing efforts to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy is overseeing the process in partnership with the Energy Regulatory Authority. The tender includes a request for
Angola’s First New Refinery in 50 Years Starts Output in Cabinda, Reducing Fuel Imports and Strengthening Energy Security Angola’s Cabinda refinery, the country’s first new refinery since independence from Portugal 50 years ago, has officially begun supplying fuel to both domestic and international markets. The launch comes at a time of heightened global fuel supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Before the Cabinda facility, Angola relied on a single refinery located
