Uganda has given its crude oil a formal market identity as the country moves closer to commercial production, naming its export blend “Pearl Sweet”. President Yoweri Museveni unveiled the name …
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Uganda Shilling Shines as East Africa’s Only Currency to Appreciate in June
There is a quiet shift happening in East Africa’s currency markets, and Uganda is emerging as the standout performer. While several regional currencies faced pressure against the US Dollar in …
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Uganda’s ambition to transform its mineral wealth into sustainable industrial growth is increasingly being shaped by a single idea: value must be created where resources are extracted, not exported in …
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Uganda Announced $12 Trillion in Gold, Four Years Later, Where Is It?
In 2022, Uganda made global headlines after announcing the discovery of approximately 31 million metric tonnes of gold ore, with projections suggesting it could yield over 320,000 tonnes of refined …
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Copia Group’s Platinum Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 Sponsorship Highlights Commitment to Angola’s Oilfield Growth
Angolan service provider Copia Group of Companies has joined the 2026 edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition as a Platinum Sponsor. The company’s participation at …
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Mobilising momentum for Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) industrialisation: New Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum
The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the launch of a new, co-located event to this flagship annual gathering in Kolwezi, namely, the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum. “The …
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Africa’s Rare Earth Momentum Builds as Global Demand Triples by 2035
Global demand for rare earths is set to triple by 2035, reaching 150,000 tons from 91,000 tons in 2024. As producers and consumers seek new sources of supply to meet …
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Gabon and South Africa deepen mining ties through new geoscience collaboration agreement
Gabon has taken a significant step toward strengthening its mining sector by signing a new collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Mines and Geological Resources of Gabon (www.Mines.Gouv.ga) and South …
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Shaping Africa’s Mining Future: Community Engagement, Local Content, Skills Transfer and Shared Infrastructure at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
The 2026 edition of African Mining Week (AMW) – officially launched last week – will bring together global mining companies, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities across …
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Wider African Energy Summit (WAES): Africa’s Energy Transition is about Confidence, not Charity
With African energy demand projected to rise fourfold by 2040, Africa’s energy transition must take a differentiated approach. Speakers during the Wider African Energy Summit (WAES) underscored the need to …
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