Tag: Raw materials
the Sangomar deposit turns out to be richer than expected
Good news for Senegal. Oil production from the Sangomar field exceeds expectations. It should be around 15 to 16 million barrels for its first six months of operation. The Sangomar…
the country wants to establish itself in the sub-region
In Ivory Coast, the first International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (Sirexe) is being held for five days. The country is producing 51 tonnes of gold this year and…
indictment of four officials of the Canadian mining company Barrick Gold
In Mali, four employees of the Canadian company Barrick Gold, owner with the Malian state of one of the largest gold complexes in the world, were charged and placed in…
In Mali, the political context disrupts the economic outlook
Mali now has a general as head of government of the transition which should officially have ended on March 26, 2024. But despite a declining budget deficit and a resumption…
What future for Somaïr, a company exploiting uranium in northern Niger?
What future for the Aïr mining company (Somaïr) which employs 750 people in the Arlit area and is 63% owned by Orano and 36% by the Nigerien state company Sopamin?…
Construction of the “Siberian Force” gas pipeline connecting Russia and China is completed
The China-Russia Eastern Gas Pipeline project is ready. This important energy channel for the country has been completed and is entering the final preparation phase before going into production. The…
Towards a lifting of the embargo on Central African diamonds?
Will the embargo on Central African diamonds finally be completely lifted? The Kimberley Process (KP), the regulatory body for the global diamond trade, is meeting from this Tuesday, November 12…
the cradle of the global nickel industry closes its doors
Société Le Nickel will “put to sleep” its Thio mining center, devastated by the abuses linked to the mobilization against the thaw of the electoral body which degenerated into riots…
In Berlin, climate change and its impact on security in Africa highlighted
“ Climate change is the greatest security challenge of our time “. It is with these words that German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock opened the 6th Berlin conference on climate…
In Benin, African cotton-producing countries say they want to benefit more from their white gold
End in Cotonou this Tuesday of a forum led by 400 delegates all stakeholders in the cotton sector, coming from the 4 corners of the world. A forum organized on…