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Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2509/787241-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="By PMO - Ethiopia - [1], Public Domain," align="left"><br><span >By PMO - Ethiopia - [1], Public Domain, [[https://commons.wikimedia....

BP to expand footprint in Egypt with new gas drilling deals

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2509/786901-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit: on" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/@simoncheung207?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Simon Cheung</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-bright-light-in-the-dark-i2XveTsfsj8?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a>&lt;/span><p>Egypt's Petroleum Ministry said that BP has signed a preliminary agreement with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to drill five new deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bp-to-expand-footprint-in-egypt-with-new-gas-drilling-deals-954514a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=261234">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

Republic of Congo grants TotalEnergies exploration permit

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2509/785769-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit: Jonathan Gong on Unsplash" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: Jonathan Gong on Unsplash&lt;/span><p>Tot...

Can Africa’s critical minerals power the next industrial boom?

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2508/785063-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit: Photo by on" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@miningwatch_portuga...

WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2508/784068-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit:" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: [[https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-carrying-rocks-in-a-quarry-setting-31137149/ ...

Uganda launches major Chinese-backed gold mine to boost economy

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2508/784039-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit: Marko Ivanov on Unsplash" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: Marko Ivanov on Unsplash&lt;/span><p>Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250m Chinese-owned project in the country's east that will also refine the bullion to 99.9% purity, according to a statement from the president's office.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uganda-launches-major-chinese-backed-gold-mine-to-boost-economy-624551a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=260471">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

Congolese mining firm rebuffs US accusations amid sanctions

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The hidden cost of your smartphone: Inside Congo’s rebel-funded mines

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2508/783861-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="A miner holds a sack of ore as it comes out from the mine shaft at Rubaya coltan mine, near the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels, i...

Major diamond discovery: De Beers unearths new kimberlite field in Angola

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2508/783551-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit: De Beers" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: De Beers&lt;/span><p>De Beers' joint venture in Angola has discovered a new kimberlite field, the most common source of mined diamonds, its first such discovery in three decades.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/major-diamond-discovery-de-beers-unearths-new-kimberlite-field-in-angola-179896a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=260348">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

Will US impose new gold tariffs? Barrick CEO shares outlook

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2508/783398-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Image credit: Jingming Pan on Unsplash" align="left"><br><span >Image credit: Jingming Pan on Unsplash&lt;/span><p>Barri...