Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Sudan paramilitary attack leaves Khartoum without electricity

Power outage disrupts services, worsens suffering of citizens, says country’s electricity provider

Mali judge expected to order reopening of Barrick mine under new management

A Malian judge is expected to order on Thursday the reopening of Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine under new management at the request of Mali's government.

M23 rebels seize mining town in DRC's South Kivu province

M23 rebels have seized the mining town of Luhwindja in DRC's eastern province of South Kivu, the latest of their several captures.

Talks over potential Africa's biggest gold mine in Ghana paused

The discussions between AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields have been halted, two years after they announced a plan to merge two mines.

Burkina Faso awards gold mine permit to Russia's Nordgold

The Niou mine is expected to yield approximately 20.22 metric tons of gold over its eight-year lifetime, officials say

Mali shuts Canadian mining giant's office in tax standoff

Barrick Gold said it had signed an agreement presented by the Malian government in February, but the government failed to execute it.

Türkiye, Somalia sign onshore hydrocarbon exploration deal

Türkiye and Somalia have signed a landmark agreement for onshore oil and gas exploration, allowing TPAO to operate across 16,000 square kilometres. The deal marks a new phase in bilateral energy and mining cooperation.

Gold mine accident kills at least 48 people in Mali

At least 48 people have been killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali.

Tanzania offers tax incentives to complete natural gas project

Tanzania is discussing tax incentives with investors in a stalled project to construct a $42 billion liquefied natural gas plant in the East African country.

Uganda to miss 2025 planned start of oil production

The country discovered commercial reserves of petroleum in the Albertine rift basin nearly two decades ago.

Türkiye's Oruc Reis conducted seismic studies in Somali waters

"We will continue our efforts to bring our cooperation in energy and mining to a level worthy of the close and sincere relations between our countries," says Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alpa

Kenya: Miners trapped after gold mine collapse

Much of Kenya's mining activities are unregulated, with miners having to deal with poor safety measures and organised crime groups.

Africa's largest mining summit opens in South Africa

Africa's largest mining investment summit has kicked off in South Africa's city of Cape Town.

Mali gold mine collapses, kills ten people

A landslide at a gold mine in southern Mali has killed around 10 people and left many others missing, authorities said on Thursday.

Energy summit: African leaders pledge affordable electricity

Leaders emphasised investments in renewable energy, including solar and hydroelectric power, and promised to improve infrastructure.

Africa looks to unlock potentials as energy summit opens

The African Development Bank stressed the importance of expanding energy distribution networks to reach even the most remote areas.

Why Mali’s crackdown on Canadian mining giant reflects continental shift

The case of Barrick Gold highlights African nations’ resolve to move away from the influence of former colonial Western powers, often accused of meddling in their political and economic affairs.

Turkish steelmaker to invest $1B in solar energy for 'green steel'

“We currently have 235 megawatts of solar energy capacity, and we will add 1.2 gigawatts more with investments in eight different cities in Türkiye," says Fuat Tosyali.

M23 rebels seize DRC mining town: reports

Fighters from M23 movement seized control of a key mining settlement in eastern DRC, sources told AFP on Sunday.

Interpol arrests 200 in West Africa over 'illegal mining'

Interpol has arrested at least 200 people in four West African countries over alleged illegal mining, the international police body said on Tuesday.

Death toll hits 36 as SA cracks down on illegal mining

Thirty-six bodies have been lifted out of an abandoned South African gold mine over two days, police said on Tuesday.

At least 100 illegal miners 'evading arrest' die in SA

At least 100 people who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died, a group representing the miners has said.

The revival of Qatar-Türkiye gas pipeline offers hope amid challenges

Talks of the long-stalled Qatar-Türkiye Natural Gas Pipeline resurface, promising to reshape regional energy dynamics, bolster Europe’s energy security, and challenge traditional energy giants.

DRC frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining

The DRC has freed most of the 17 Chinese men recently arrested over illegal mining.