Africa’s biggest gold producer empowers new Gold Board with $430 million to lock in domestic bullion reserves
The funding, approved by Parliament, transfers responsibility for financing the government’s domestic gold purchase programme from the Bank of Ghana to the […]
Why one African region is set to outpace the U.S., UK and global economy in 2026 – IMF
This expansion comes at a time when global economic momentum faces significant crosscurrents from geopolitical conflicts and shifting market conditions. In comparison […]
U.S. backs Morocco’s $4.5 billion green ammonia project in disputed Western Sahara.
The United States is providing its first federal backing for a green energy project in Western Sahara, supporting a proposed $4.5 billion […]
Gold slips as firm dollar weighs; focus turns to Fed meeting
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while markets looked to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision for […]
Meta, BlackRock plan to invest in US$14 bil Texas data centre.
Meta Platforms Inc and BlackRock Inc plan to build a 1GW data centre complex in Texas that will cost about US$14 billion […]
Cyprus Launches First Gas Project with Eni and TotalEnergies Backing
Eni and TotalEnergies have taken the final investment decision to develop the Cronos gas field in deep waters offshore Cyprus, in the […]
Burkina Faso records over $6 billion worth of gold through official channels in six months
The update was disclosed during the mid-year evaluation of Energy, Mines and Quarries Minister Yacouba Zabré Gouba’s 2026 performance contract, where the […]
Copper supply could face 25% deficit by 2035 despite record prices, says IEA
Global primary copper supply could fall short by 25 per cent by 2035 despite copper prices touching record highs, as the pipeline […]
Houthi Threats Force Saudi Crude Tanker Onto Suez Route To Asia
The Houthi threats to shipping in the Red Sea and its chokepoint, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, have forced at least one oil […]
Chinese battery giant wins AfDB backing for Africa’s first gigafactory in Morocco
The project is being developed by China’s Gotion High-Tech and will involve an initial investment of about $1.3 billion to build an […]
Indian banks have raised $32 billion under dollar-inflow schemes: RBI Guv
Dollar-inflow schemes announced by the central bank in June have brought in close to $32 billion, the central bank governor, Sanjay Malhotra, […]
China’s industrial profits rise 18.7% in H1
Profits at China’s major industrial firms posted solid growth in the first half of 2026, buoyed by surging earnings in electronics-related industries […]