Mining, Oil & Gas

Dele Kuti: Africa could be the world’s next big oil and gas energy play

Published by Dele Kuti on 10 May 2018

Africa’s oil and gas market is likely to grow for at least the next 20 years, writes Standard Bank’s Dele Kuti.

NJ Ayuk: Congo and OPEC – a marriage of mutual need

Published by NJ Ayuk on 30 April 2018

For Congo, OPEC membership means greater access to information, partnerships, contacts and a voice at the decision-making table, writes CEO of Centurion Law Group.

NJ Ayuk: Natural gas – Nigeria’s lost treasure

Published by NJ Ayuk on 9 February 2018

CEO of Centurion Law Group discusses Nigeria’s natural gas potential.

Ethiopia could be sitting on one of world’s great untapped gold deposits

Published by Linda Descano on 26 January 2018

What the Queen of Sheba may have known 3,000 years ago, the modern world is finally rediscovering today.

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017

The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.

Nigeria’s economic growth prospects: The three scenarios

Published by PwC on 21 November 2017

Nigeria’s economy has turned a corner.

Opinion: Leaping backwards into darkness

Published by NJ Ayuk and Joao Gaspar Marques on 13 November 2017

November started with a loss for the United States, and by extension Africa, in the war against corruption.

Shale gas in South Africa: Game-changer or damp squib?

Published by Robert Scholes on 10 October 2017

A viable gas find in South Africa, even if quite small, would potentially transform the national energy economy.

Mining issues in Africa: Private sector stakeholders share their views

Published by Otavio Veras on 21 September 2017

Africa Mining Day gathered six high profile figures to talk about mining exploration and production.

Insights about Africa’s global trade: Risks to its future growth?

Published by Richard Li on 2 September 2017

The recent commodities downturn has shown how dependent many African economies are on their natural resources.

Is the African mining sector becoming uninvestable?

Published by Warren Beech and Jessica Black Livingston on 24 August 2017

Positive views of investment in Africa don’t always extend to the mining and natural resources sector.

Post-sanctions Sudan: A unique opportunity for frontier-market investors?

Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 16 August 2017

It is rumoured that a delegation from a prominent US carmaker recently visited Khartoum to scout for opportunities.

Why European companies need a long-term strategy in Africa

Published by Richard Li on 10 August 2017

Africa is providing major European companies with great opportunities.

Resource nationalism moves up a gear in Tanzania

Published by Dan Paget on 31 July 2017

One of Tanzania’s gold mining companies have been slapped with $190bn bill for revised taxes, interest and fines.