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The Dangote refinery, situated on the outskirts of Lagos, has emerged as a vital energy lifeline for the African continent as it navigates the severe supply disruptions caused by the ongoing war involving Iran. With a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the facility has significantly ramped up its …

The Kenyan government has officially invited international bids for the development of the Mrima Hill mineral deposit in Kwale County, an asset currently valued at approximately $62.4 billion. This move marks a significant escalation in Kenya’s efforts to position itself as a key player in the global critical minerals market, …

The Tanzanian mining landscape, historically defined by its rich yields of gold and gemstones, is poised for a transformative shift as the global transition toward a green economy intensifies. At the heart of this industrial pivot is the Ngualla rare earth project, an ambitious venture by Australian-listed Peak Resources that …

In an agreement that signals a strengthening of one of East Africa’s most consequential bilateral relationships, Tanzania and Uganda have signed a broad memorandum of understanding covering rail development, cross-border trade and a resolution of longstanding issues surrounding the East African Crude Oil pipeline. The agreements were reached at the …

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first state-backed gold refinery in an effort to bring order to a sector long plagued by smuggling, conflict financing and informal trade in the country’s mineral-rich east. The facility is the product of a joint venture between state-owned DRC Gold Trading SA …

Deep in Tanzania’s Ruvuma Region, the Tunduru District quietly holds one of East Africa’s most extraordinary concentrations of gemstones and precious minerals, yet it remains largely off the radar of the global mining mainstream. The district’s alluvial deposits yield an unusually diverse array of high-value stones: vividly coloured sapphires and …

DAR ES SALAAM: A Qatar-based company, Future Union, has expressed interest in investing in Tanzania’s mining, energy, and agriculture sectors. The company showed interest in a discussion between a delegation from the company and the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) in Dar es Salaam. The delegation was accompanied …

NAIROBI – Kenya is positioning its long-dormant mining sector as the next frontier of national economic growth, moving to capitalize on massive mineral discoveries that experts believe could rival the country’s storied tourism industry. With the recent unearthing of gold and rare earth element (REE) deposits valued in the tens …

In an era where critical minerals underpin the global transition to digital technologies, renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing, Rwanda’s mining sector has emerged as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most compelling export success stories. Between January and December 2025, the nation’s exports of the so-called 3T minerals, tin (cassiterite), tungsten …

The Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Mr Ernest Rubondo, has reassured Ugandans that the country remains on course to achieve its first oil production by July 2026. He said all key players in the oil and gas sector are working toward meeting the target, with critical …