Ghana Raises State Gold Purchases to 30% of Large Miners’ Output from July 1
Ghana will begin purchasing 30% of the gold output of large-scale mining companies from July 1, 2026, under a new agreement aimed at boosting foreign […]
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Angola Rules Out Legalisation of Artisanal Gold Mining, Prioritises Stronger Regulation
Angola has ruled out the immediate legalisation of artisanal gold mining, reinforcing its position that the sector must be strictly regulated rather than formalised under […]
Botswana’s Debswana Targets 20% Increase in Diamond Production in 2026
Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company plans to increase diamond production by about 20 per cent this year, aiming to produce 18 million carats in 2026, up […]
Côte d’Ivoire Discovers Major Light Oil Deposit in Deepwater Basin
Côte d’Ivoire has announced the discovery of a new hydrocarbon deposit containing high-quality light crude oil, marking a significant step towards its goal of becoming […]
Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports to Strengthen Local Processing Industry
Guinea has imposed an immediate ban on the export of unrefined gold as part of efforts to increase domestic processing, create jobs and retain greater […]
Switzerland’s Cicor exits Tunisia, shifts North Africa base to Morocco
Swiss electronics subcontractor Cicor has agreed to sell its production site in Borj Cédria, near Tunis, for about €1.3 million, ending its industrial presence in […]
Moroccan army partners with Harmattan AI to develop autonomous defense systems
Morocco has signed a strategic agreement with French defense startup Harmattan AI to develop and locally produce autonomous defense systems, the company said, in a […]
Kenya Denies Reports Linking Zimbabwean Businessman to $1.2bn Airport Expansion Project
The Kenyan Government has dismissed reports that a company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been awarded a major contract to expand Nairobi’s […]
Kenya Nears Strategic Critical Minerals Pact with United States, Says Ruto
Kenya is on the verge of finalising a landmark critical minerals agreement with the United States that will see the East African nation process its […]
Kenya’s Coffee Exports Expected to Reach 55,000 Tonnes in 2026
Kenya’s coffee exports are projected to increase to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026, up from an estimated 52,000 metric tonnes in 2025, driven by favourable […]