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<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/725574-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in the DRC, Zhao Bin visited some of the infrastructure projects in December 2023. Source:" align="left"><br><span >Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in the DRC, Zhao Bin visited some of the infrastructure projects in December 2023. Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/SICOMINES/status/1730641660231520766">x.com</a>&lt;/span><p>Chinese construction companies will invest up to $7bn in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt joint venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both parties agreed to maintain the current structure of the shareholding, while the Chinese partners, Sinohydro Corp (SINOH.UL) and China Railway Group Limited, will pay 1.2% of royalties annually to Congo, according to a statement.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/drc-revisits-china-mining-deal-for-7bn-infrastructure-investment-012935a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=608&ct=1&ci=245497">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/724470-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Climate change is affecting mining in Africa. Source: Vlad Chetan/Pexels" align="left"><br><span >Climate change is affecting mining in Africa. Source: Vlad Chetan/Pexels&lt;/span><p>An illegal mining operation in Tanzania&#x2019;s Bariadi district, Simiyu region, was struck by a landslide on 13 January, resulting in the <a href="https://miningbusinessafrica.co.za/accident-occurs-at-ngalita-mine-in-Tanzania/">tragic loss of 22 lives</a>. The catastrophe unfolded at the Ng&#x2019;alita mine, where miners were reportedly working within a zone deemed off-limits due to the perilous conditions brought on by heavy rainfall. Tanzania, recognised as one of the world&#x2019;s foremost gold producers, continues to grapple with the persistent challenge of unlawful mining ventures.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com/article/22-illegal-miners-dead-in-tanzania-unseasonal-rains-456499a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=864&ct=1&ci=245185">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/724054-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="A logo of TotalEnergies is seen at an electric vehicle fuelling station in the La Defense business district in Courbevoie near Paris, France. Source: Reuters/Sarah Meyssonnier." align="left"><br><span >A logo of TotalEnergies is seen at an electric vehicle fuelling station in the La Defense business district in Courbevoie near Paris, France. Source: Reuters/Sarah Meyssonnier.&lt;/span><p>TotalEnergies has increased its holding in the Venus oil discovery offshore Namibia in a deal with Impact Oil and Gas that marks a significant step towards the prospect's development, the energy the company said in a statement on Wednesday.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/834/245071.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=834&ct=1&ci=245071">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/723703-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 12 July 2023. Reuters/Chris Helgren/File Photo" align="left"><br><span >The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 12 July 2023. Reuters/Chris Helgren/File Photo&lt;/span><p>Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Shell should be granted a hearing over an alleged oil spill in the Niger Delta after the Court of Appeal halted an asset sale and ordered a judgment claim to be paid prior to hearing its case.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.comhttps://www.bizcommunity.com.ng/Article/157/638/244974.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=157&c=638&ct=1&ci=244974">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2401/723703-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 12 July 2023. Reuters/Chris Helgren/File Photo" align="left"><br><span >The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 12 July 2023. Reuters/Chris Helgren/File Photo&lt;/span><p>Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Shell should be granted a hearing over an alleged oil spill in the Niger Delta after the Court of Appeal halted an asset sale and ordered a judgment claim to be paid prior to hearing its case.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/157/638/244974.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=157&c=638&ct=1&ci=244974">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>