Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Congo Orders 30-Day Audit of Mining Wealth

Government seeks to track billions in mineral exports and stop financial losses

UAE Quits OPEC in Sovereign Energy Shift

Abu Dhabi says strategy unchanged as markets face turmoil

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Gains Strategic Edge in Africa’s Energy Race

Shorter route, existing infrastructure, and stronger regional alignment position Algeria-led project ahead of Atlantic alternative

Mali Launches Fully Digital Mining Cadastre to Boost Transparency

Unveiled on April 17, the new system registers 631 mining titles and marks a major step in sector reform and governance

Togo Launches Comprehensive Audit of Construction Materials Mining Sector

New initiative aims to strengthen transparency, regulatory compliance, and revenue tracking in extractive activities

China and Turkmenistan Strengthen Energy Partnership

New gas projects aim to secure supply amid global disruptions

Africa Turns to Nuclear Power Amid Global Energy Shocks

Rising fuel costs and supply disruptions accelerate both short-term output and long-term nuclear ambitions across the continent.

Oil Rush to the U.S. Amid Global Energy Tensions

Tankers head for American supply as conflict disrupts key oil routes

Venezuela Opens Mining Sector to Foreign Investors

Interim government pushes economic overhaul

Kazakhstan Ratifies Green Energy Pact with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan

Deal aims to boost renewables and energy exports

Egypt Hit by Surge in Energy Costs as Global Prices Spike

Rising fuel imports strain budget, prompting urgent government measures

Dutch Investigation Confirms Bribery in Congo Mining License Deal

Prosecutors say payments were made to secure underpriced mining rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nigeria Urges Gulf Producers to Partner on Energy Supply

Abuja highlights its oil and gas potential as Middle East tensions threaten global energy flows.

Egypt Raises Fuel Prices as Global Energy Pressure Mounts

Cairo adjusts domestic fuel costs amid Middle East tensions and rising oil prices.

Landslide at Congo Mining Site Kills 10, Dozens Missing

Disaster strikes coltan-rich Rubaya area after heavy rains

Strait of Hormuz Closure Sparks Global Shipping and Energy Disruption

Iran’s temporary blockade forces ships to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, raising costs and delivery times

Six Killed in Collapse at Congo’s Key Coltan Mining Site

Rubaya mine accident underscores dangers facing artisanal miners in conflict zone.

Zambia's mining regulator lifts suspension of operations at a Mopani copper mine

Mining at Mopani's Mufulira mine had been suspended after it failed to comply with safety regulations, specifically the requirement to maintain an accurate system to account for all its underground workers.

DR Congo denies handing over its mineral wealth in Trump peace deal

The agreement opens access to copper, cobalt, coltan and lithium to US companies, but Congo's mining minister says the country has not sold off anything at all.

South Africa's energy regulator approves Eskom's electricity price increases, admits errors

South African regulator says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved

Ghana rewrites mining laws to secure larger share of gold revenues

Ghana is seeking tighter control over its natural resources as global demand for gold and other critical minerals continues to rise.

Sudan gold mine collapse kills 13 illegal miners

Sudan, Africa's third-largest country, is one of the continent's top gold producers.

Libya breaks 12-year oil production record in 2025

The Libyan prime minister said on Saturday that oil output reached its highest in 12 years in 2025, climbing to 1.37 million barrels per day.

Sudan's gold mine collapse kills six while dozens remain trapped

Rescue operations are underway in Sudan as dozens of miners remain trapped under mine rubble.