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BP to expand footprint in Egypt with new gas drilling deals

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Republic of Congo grants TotalEnergies exploration permit

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

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Congolese mining firm rebuffs US accusations amid sanctions

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Congo's cobalt ban leaves Glencore with unsold stockpiles

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Dubai-based EGA loses key bauxite rights in Guinea

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Petrofund's new scholarship to boost Namibian youth in the oil and gas sector

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Lesotho’s largest diamond mine, Letšeng Diamonds blame a weakening US dollar and uncertainty over US trade tariffs for its latest bid to cut hundreds of jobs as a cost-saving measure. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi

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Sibanye-Stillwater names Richard Cox as chief regional officer of Southern Africa

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Angola boosts oil output by 60,000 bpd

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Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea

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Lifezone acquires BHP's share in $2.5bn Tanzania nickel venture

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Angola discovers offshore gas in first gas-specific exploration well

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Renewable energy to power 500mw data centre in Morocco

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BP, Shell to conduct hydrocarbon studies in Africa

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Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

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Engie completes Africa's biggest wind farm

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How SA can play crucial role in African mining

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DRC's cobalt export ban extended by three months

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