Deloitte Study Identifies Key Trends Shaping Mining and Metals Sector

A recent study by Deloitte, titled “Tracking the Trends 2024,” highlights ten key trends that are expected to influence the performance of the mining and metals sector over the next 12 to 18 months. The report emphasizes the importance of negotiating for growth while focusing on the future, indicating that mining companies need to prioritize purpose, social dynamics, and effective management to thrive in uncertain times. Francisco Correia, a partner at Deloitte, praised the development

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TAAG reduces National and one regional frequencies

The company Linhas Aéreas de Angola (TAAG) will not suspend any of its 29 national and international destinations in light of the difficulties, revealed Friday, in maintaining the aircraft fleet, due to the scarcity of foreign exchange, according to information obtained by the newspaper of Angola with the carrier. The company’s option is to reduce national frequencies, in a decision that only affects the Windhoek route, a regional destination to which the carrier flies seven

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Nation’s Diamond Production Soars to 9.772 Million Carats in 2023

Angola experienced a notable surge in diamond production in 2023, reaching 9.772 million carats, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year. The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correia Victor, credited this growth to industrial recovery, with Sociedade Mineira de Catoca contributing significantly to the sector’s success by accounting for 71% of total production. While celebrating the growth, Victor highlighted that the total production fell short of the established forecast by approximately

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World Bank Grants Angola $300M

The World Bank has granted Angola $300 million to help accelerate Angola‘s economic diversification, with a key emphasis on the private sector’s involvement. The funding is allocated under the Diversifica Mais project, which aims to expedite economic diversification processes and will be implemented nationwide over the next six years, with a specific focus on the Lobito corridor. According to the bank, $130 million will be allocated to boost investments for structuring and implementing public-private partnerships,

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Zimbabwe: Invictus Energy Proceeds with Appraisal Drilling

Independent upstream explorer Invictus Energy will move ahead with plans to carry out appraisal drilling and seismic surveys on its Mukuyu discovery in Zimbabwe. Invictus Energy will undertake a well test design study to determine test parameters for the discovery while implementing a long lead equipment and mobilization plan to establish a timeframe for the project. The Australian explorer is currently evaluating contract bids for well services for the testing and exploration of future appraisal

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Libya’s REAoL Signs Renewable Energy MoU

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) has signed an MoU with a Canadian consortium comprising engineering and construction firm Petro Techna International Company and investment company Jacob Capital. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in renewable energy projects. The agreement – signed by REAoL Chairman Abdul Salam Al Ansari and Petro Techna’s President and CEO Ali Malik in March 2024 – will leverage Canadian expertise in the Libyan renewable energy sector, specifically in advisory

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23 MW Solar Plant to be Built in The Gambia

Gambian President Adama Barrow has commissioned a 23 MW Solar Plant in Jambur to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels for electricity generation. The plant comes as part of The Gambia’s strategy to generate 50% of its energy mix from renewable energy by 2030. “The project clearly demonstrates the country’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and greening our energy landscape,” stated President Barrow. The project is part of a plan for a

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Morocco Allocates 1M Hectares for Green Hydrogen Projects

Morocco plans to allocate one million hectares of land for green hydrogen projects, part of a broader strategy to attract investment in the sector. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch revealed that the land allocation will be rolled out gradually, with an initial release of 300,000 hectares. The government intends to offer plots of land ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 hectares – tailored to suit the scale of proposed projects – within a structured contractual framework to

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East Africa Sets Sights on Becoming an LPG Hub

With more than 900 million Africans using biomass fuel and kerosene for cooking, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has emerged as a highly attractive and viable clean cooking solution. While still a fossil fuel, LPG burns more efficiently and produces fewer carbon emissions than wood, charcoal or kerosene. The fuel is both easy to store and transport, as well as able to meet Africa’s clean cooking needs reliably and to scale. East Africa is one region

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3 Benefits Gas will Bring to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has one of the largest underexplored interior rift basins in Africa and is strategically located in close proximity to resource-rich acreage in neighboring Mozambique. Given this potential, the country is making great strides to unlock the full potential of its resources, with an exploration campaign led by independent oil and gas company Invictus Energy already showing promising results. The company recovered four hydrocarbon samples at the onshore Cabora Bassa project in December 2023, effectively

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