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Infrastructure Investments Propel Africa’s Mining Growth

As Africa expands its regional corridors with major rail and port projects, African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town will showcase the critical role of infrastructure in unlocking mining potential and driving industry investment

Africa and its global partners are accelerating investments in regional corridors, prioritizing port, road and rail infrastructure to enhance mining operations. As logistics infrastructure takes center stage, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will spotlight key projects and regional corridor developments, offering prime investment opportunities for global logistics and mining…

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Ghana's Surging Gold Exports Propel Mining Sector Expansion

Mining in Motion takes place under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth

Ghana is capitalizing on its gold exports (https://apo-opa.co/4iOXHfD) to drive economic growth, with revenues increasing to $11.6 billion in 2024 - a 52.6% increase from the $7.6 billion recorded in 2023. Gold exports accounted for 57% of the country’s total export revenue (https://apo-opa.co/4hHk0lZ), solidifying the industry’s role as a key contributor to…

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Rand Merchant Bank, Trade Development Bank (TDB) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to Spotlight Innovative Energy Financing Solutions at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025

Leading financial institutions will participate at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris to discuss innovative funding strategies for advancing Africa’s energy transition and infrastructure growth

Top financial leaders in Africa’s oil, gas and energy sectors will take center stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum (www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com/) in Paris, offering strategic insights on funding opportunities and the pivotal role of finance in advancing the continent’s energy transition. Scheduled for May 13-14, 2025, the event…

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Trade and Development Bank to Highlight West Africa’s Growth Strategies at MSGBC 2024

The upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference will explore strategies for boosting intra-African trade, promoting regional integration and bridging the trade finance gap

The Trade and Development Bank (TDB) recently announced (https://apo-opa.co/3ThSjGV) that its total assets reached the $10-billion mark for the first time. With an asset growth rate of 21% year-on-year, the firm’s total equity rose by 13% to $2.2 billion, while its net profit grew by 11% to $230 million this…

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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Ministerial Panel to Outline Strategies for Accelerating Regional Integration

As Angola strives for increased oil and gas production, opportunities for regional collaboration in exploration, refining and petroleum distribution emerge

With an investment pipeline of $60 billion planned for the next five years, Angola is well on track to maintain oil production above one million barrels beyond 2027. The country has ambitions to leverage both newfound investments in exploration and upcoming infrastructure projects to supply the regional market with petroleum,…

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Francophone British Business Council (FBBC) Joins MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 as Strategic Partner, Promoting United Kingdom-Africa Investment

The Francophone British Business Council enables access by UK companies to Francophone markets seeking partnerships and investment, including Senegal, Guinea-Conakry and Ivory Coast

The Francophone British Business Council (FBBC) has partnered with the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference and exhibition – scheduled for December 3-4 in Dakar – highlighting energy sector opportunities for British investors and businesses in West Africa. The FBBC promotes trade between the UK and Francophone countries, including…

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Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 to Explore Lobito Corridor’s Role in Streamlining Mineral Trade

The Lobito Corridor serves as a blueprint for attracting fresh investments to advance infrastructure and mining developments

Multinational commodity trader Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula entered a long-term agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium to transport critical minerals via the Lobito corridor in February 2024. In addition, Canadian mining firm Ivanhoe Mines made its inaugural copper shipment from the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the DRC via the corridor,…

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Bridging Africa’s Trade Finance Gap: Trade and Development Bank to Speak at IAE 2024

Group President and Managing Director Admassu Tadesse will explore Africa’s key trade and finance opportunities at the Invest in African Energy forum

Admassu Tadesse, Group President and Managing Director of the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris, highlighting key trade and finance opportunities shaping the continent. Operating in eastern and southern Africa, the TDB plays a critical role in fostering…

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Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector: A Gateway to Opportunity for Brazil

Taking place from 2-4 October, the Angola Oil & Gas event will ignite collaboration between Angola and Brazil in the oil and gas sector, offering a dynamic platform for partnership and growth

Angola’s push towards economic diversification and privatization has opened up opportunities for foreign investors, and Brazil has emerged as a highly strategic partner owing to its expertise in the oil and gas industry. Brazil’s trade with Africa surged by 33.7% in 2022, reaching nearly $21.5 billion, up from $15.9 billion…

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Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

Taking place March 17-19, SIDSSA promotes infrastructure investment across various segments of the economy

South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual agreements for private sector operators. The statement is a step towards introducing third-party access to South Africa’s rail network. Speaking during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium…

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