Liberia: Mines and Energy Minister Unveils Government’s Plan to Connect 300,000 Households, Transition Public Institutions to Prepaid Metering

Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, has outlined “dire and bold actions” being taken by the Government of Liberia (GoL) to improve and sustain energy supply to households and...

Guinean Ambassador highlights strengtheningties with Qatar at Independence Day reception

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha His Excellency Thierno Abdoulaye Sow, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to Qatar, has affirmed that bilateral relations with Qatar—established in 2019 and strengthened by the visit of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...

Guinea’s 67th Independence Day celebrated in Doha

The embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Qatar, together with the Guinean community, celebrated the nation’s 67th Independence Day with a reception at the Sheraton Hotel. The ceremony was attended by HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki...

Kuwait, Guinea negotiating new labor deal: Official

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Kuwait held a reception Thursday marking its 67th National Day. On the sidelines of the event, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Nayef Mohammed Al-Mudhaf highlighted the depth of...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for October 6, 2025

Brazil’s financial markets open today with measured caution, influenced by mixed domestic activity signals where factories showed signs of stabilization while services contracted, alongside a supportive global risk appetite from U.S. market...

Iron Ore Shipping Costs Surge: Global Supply Chains Under Pressure

Global iron ore supply chains are under renewed strain as shipping costs surge across key trade routes from Brazil and Australia to China. Rising freight rates, fueled by drought-related bottlenecks and fuel price spikes, are reshaping the way...

Energy Minister Calls for Bold Investments

Liberia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, has called for urgent regional and international collaboration to tackle Africa’s energy crisis, as he outlined Liberia’s ambitious plan to expand access, cut costs, and drive industrialization...

Mining Magazine Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Mining Magazine Awards 2025 is out. Five judges closely examined 172 entrants across twelve fields during an intensive judging process, with editor Beth McLoughlin presiding over the panel. The five highest-scoring entrants...

Predictive Discovery and Robex to merge in US$1.5 billion deal

Australian miner Predictive Discovery and Canadian miner Robex Resources announced that they will merge in a deal valuing the combined group at A$2.35 billion (US$1.5 billion). The transaction will establish one of the largest gold producers in...

Mining Magazine Awards 2025 short list announced

The shortlist for the Mining Magazine Awards 2025 is out. Five judges closely examined 172 entrants across twelve fields during an intensive judging process, with editor Beth McLoughlin presiding over the panel. The five highest-scoring entrants...

Dry Bulk Shipping: Will the Fourth Quarter Replicate Third Quarter’s Performance

The dry bulk market entered the fourth quarter with the “wind in its sails” after a strong third quarter. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the dry bulk market showed notable resilience in the third quarter of 2025,...

WCS Halts Work at Guinea Iron Ore Mine After Fatal Accident

(Bloomberg) -- Winning Consortium Simandou, the group that’s developing half of a giant iron ore deposit in Guinea, suspended operations at its Kerouane mine after an accident in which three foreign employees died. “Emergency procedures were...

Nigeria Hails Guinea On Independence Anniversary

2 ABUJA – Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended congratulations to His Excellency, Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and...

ECOWAS Bank Approves $308.631 Million to Boost Clean Energy in Nigeria, West Africa

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of $308.631 million to fund strategic projects aimed at advancing clean energy, industrial development, and sustainable growth across West Africa, with significant...

EBID commits $309m to drive clean energy and industrial growth in West Africa

This article was produced with the support of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced the approval of more than USD 308 million in new financing to accelerate clean energy,...

Nigeria @ 65: Africa’s giant still struggling to industrialise

By Merit Ibe [email protected] Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria, touted as the giant of Africa, is still struggling to industrialise. Despite being blessed with an enormous population, significant economic size and vast oil and natural...

African Energy Leaders Urge Government-Private Collaboration

Energy leaders from across Africa’s private sector and financial institutions have urged stronger collaboration with governments to bridge the continent’s growing energy financing gap. The call came during the Energy Leaders’ Dialogue at African...

Nigeria’s Oil Rigs Rise By 762% To 69 In Four Years — NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that oil rig count in the country rose from eight in 2021 to 69 as of October 2, 2025, representing a 762.5% increase in barely four years. A statement by the Commission on...

IsDB Approves $1.27bn Projects Across 12 Nations, $50m for Agriculture in Nigeria

Members of Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial number of projects amounting to about US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa and MENA. At their 362nd meeting on September...

Nigeria’s Rig Count Jumps 762% To 69 As NUPRC Marks Four Years Of Growth

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Sunday, published a list of 16 high impact achievements four years after its establishment, listing as one of its highpoints, the geometric rise in Nigeria’s rig count from a low of...