Mining, Oil & Gas

Is Angola’s anti-corruption drive real or cosmetic?

Published by Anita Powell and Salem Solomon on 14 January 2020

Is Angola’s ‘Terminator’ president going after corruption or his political rivals?

Africa’s wealthiest man ends the year $4.3bn better off

Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2020

Aliko Dangote became $4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar.

8 Nigerians included in list of the top 25 movers and shakers in Africa’s energy sector

Published by Staff Writer on 2 December 2019

Nigerians feature prominently in the African Energy Chamber’s recently launched list of the top 25 movers and shakers in the energy sector to watch.

Mozambique positioning itself as the world’s next big global energy play

Published by Staff Writer on 21 November 2019

With 150 trillion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves, Mozambique is positioning itself as the world’s next big global energy opportunity.

NJ Ayuk: A new era in Africa – all of the ingredients for success

Published by NJ Ayuk on 18 November 2019

When you combine the people working for a better African future with the steady flow of opportunities we’re seeing in oil and gas, great things can happen.

How these two sisters started their own diamond cutting and polishing shop

Published by Marize de Klerk on 21 October 2019

A passion for diamonds drove South African sisters Mathole and Ramodipa to drop their careers as an investment banker and an optometrist.

Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources

Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019

‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’

Billionaire Christo Wiese’s impeccable timing: Judging the diamond market just right

Published by TJ Strydom on 6 May 2019

Well-known for his business acumen in the retail industry, South African businessman Wiese timed the purchase and sale of a diamond mine to perfection.

How the Rovuma natural gas project could transform Mozambique

Published by Staff Writer on 22 March 2019

Up to $18 billion GDP boost set to place Mozambique on higher growth path.

Wouter Bam & Karolien De Bruyne: Beneficiation might not be a silver bullet

Published by Wouter Bam and Karolien De Bruyne on 20 March 2019

New analysis indicates that a strict beneficiation policy might not lead to optimal developmental outcomes.

World Bank: Sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook for 2019

Published by World Bank on 11 January 2019

Growth is expected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2019.

Nigeria CEO Survey: Executives upbeat, but recovering economy remains oil reliant

Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018

Oxford Business Group asked 124 C-suite executives from across Nigeria’s industries a series of questions on a face-to-face basis aimed at gauging business sentiment.

NJ Ayuk: In Niger’s oil industry, fortune favours the bold

Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 5 November 2018

‘Niger is today the new frontier star market in West Africa and an investment opportunity for industry players big and small,’ says Centurion Law Group CEO

Africa can get more from its minerals by building industries to service mines

Published by Vuyo Mjimba on 16 October 2018

This approach served countries such as the US and Norway where they gave rise to globally competitive manufacturing and services industries serving the mining and oil industries.