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Endeavour Mining Starts Gold Production in Senegal

9, May, 20249, May, 2024

Multinational company Endeavour Mining has poured the first gold at its Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project in Senegal, completing construction in just 24 months. Commercial production at the expansion project is slated to commence late in Q2 2024, with a capacity expected to reach 1.2 million tons per year by Q3 2024. The inaugural gold pour took place on April 18, 2024, yielding approximately 112 ounces, while the BIOX circuit followed suit on April 28, 2024,

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International Mining Mining Projects

Hertz Energy Applies for Uranium Mining Licenses in Namibia

9, May, 20249, May, 2024

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

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International News Renewable Energy

AMEA Power Secures 20-Year PPA for Doornhoek Solar PV Project in South Africa

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

Renewable energy firm AMEA Power, headquartered in the UAE, has announced the signing of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom, a major South African utility company, for the 120-megawatt Doornhoek Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project. The project, awarded under Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), was developed by a consortium led by AMEA Power in partnership with local entities. AMEA Power holds the majority share in the

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International News Renewable Energy

China Dominates Global Investment in Solar Module Manufacturing

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

According to a report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA), China maintained its stronghold on the global investment landscape in photovoltaic solar module manufacturing, accounting for 80% of global investment in 2023. The IEA’s findings suggest that China’s leadership in this sector is unlikely to change in the near future. The report paints an optimistic picture of the capacity of factories worldwide to produce solar installations necessary to achieve climate goals by 2030.

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International Economy

Unemployment rate rises to 3.9% in the USA

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

The unemployment rate in the United States of America (USA) rose to 3.9% in April, a tenth more than in the previous month and the economy created 175,000 new jobs, the Department of Labor reported. ob creation was below what was expected by economists, who pointed to 243,000 jobs and a far cry from the 315,000 in March. These data suggest that the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) restrictive monetary policy, with successive interest rate hikes until

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Oil

Baker Hughes to Establish Liquid Mud Unit in Namibia

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

Oil companies operating in Namibia are set to benefit from increased efficiency and cost savings as energy technology company Baker Hughes moves forward with plans to construct a liquid mud unit (LMU) in the country. The initiative aims to address challenges associated with importing drilling fluids from Angola, streamlining operations and supporting the growing offshore exploration activity in Namibia. According to Tokunbo Azeez, Baker Hughes’ executive director for sub-Saharan Africa, the current practice of importing

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Local News Oil Drilling

Angola’s Oil Sector Sees Active Drilling Operations in March

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

In March, the National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) reported a total of 10 drilling units active in Angola’s oil sector, with significant progress across various operations. The standout performers among the active units were six drill ships: Sonandril West Gemini, Sonangol Libongos, Valaris DS-09, Sonangol Quenguela, Transocean Skyros, and Sapem 12000. Additionally, a Jack Up Shelf Drilling Tenaciou, a Tender SKD Jaya, a Tension Leg Platform TLP-A, and a FALCON HP-1000 land probe

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Economy Local News

Angola’s Debt Relief Agreement with China Spurs Economic Stability

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

Following President João Lourenço’s official visit to China in April, Angola has experienced a significant easing of its debt burden with the Asian nation. This agreement, lauded by Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano, has ushered in a period of financial stability and strategic fiscal management, offering various benefits to the Angolan economy. Immediate Financial Impacts The agreement swiftly bolstered Angola’s liquidity, freeing up resources that were previously earmarked for debt

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Local Economy News

Prices of imported goods rose another 11% in 2023

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

In 2023, Angola recorded an increase of 11.7 percent in the prices of imported goods, with emphasis on food, while exported goods increased by 19.2 percent, driven by oil, indicates the Angolan National Statistics Institute (INE). According to the 2023 Yearbook of Price Indices for Export and Import Goods, the relevant increase stood out in the group of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, with 46.7 percent, chemicals, with 45.2, and products food, with 32.2. The increase

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola’s Oil Production Exceeds Expectations in March

6, May, 20246, May, 2024

In March, Angolan oil production surged to 34,897,176 barrels, averaging 1,125,715 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing the projected 1,054,463 bpd, as revealed in the Monthly Summary on Oil Production released by ANPG. The report, accessible on the National Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) website, indicates that associated gas production for the same period reached 85,209 million cubic feet, with a daily average of 2,749 million cubic feet. Furthermore, the report outlines that 1,538 million

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