Playing by new rules The Ugandan government has introduced an updated set of laws to govern the mining sector. The recently approved policy stipulates that the Ugandan government will hold, as equity, at least… Read more
Pumped up The continent’s largest oil producer, Nigeria, has announced plans to nearly double production to 4 million barrels per day (bpd) and triple its refining capacity to 1.5 million bpd by… Read more
Ship shape The Republic of Congo’s first iron-ore exports have set sail from the port of Pointe-Noire… Destination: China. According to Reuters, this marks the country’s entry into the international iron-ore market…. Read more
On the line In Guinea, construction has begun on the 135 km Dapilon-Santou railway. Designed exclusively for the mining industry, it will connect the port of Dapilon with the Santou mine zone. According… Read more
Built to last The Egyptian government has announced plans to enable the private sector to refurbish up to 150 historic buildings, and lease them out for profit. This could potentially save a mix… Read more
