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Ghana signs €300 million deal with Italy’s Danieli to build aluminium rolling mill in Tema

Ghana, through the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian engineering firm Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A. for a €300 million investment to develop an aluminium rolling and foil production facility in Tema, officials and industry sources said.

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Published on Jun 29, 2026

Ghana announces $3.5 billion investment plan to revive oil sector and boost industrialization

The government of Ghana has announced a $3.5 billion (approximately CFA 1,953.5 billion) investment program aimed at revitalizing its declining oil industry and accelerating broader industrial development, officials said on Monday.

The initiative is designed to reverse a six-year downturn in the country’s petroleum production secto...

Published on Jun 29, 2026

Ghana expands state gold purchases to strengthen reserves and boost domestic refining

Ghana will require large-scale mining companies to sell 30% of their gold production in doré form to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) starting July 1, marking a significant step in the country's strategy to strengthen foreign exchange reserves, expand domestic gold refining, and reduce reliance on external markets.

The policy, annou...

Published on Jun 26, 2026

Nigeria launches EMERGE programme to accelerate mineral exploration and reduce dependence on oil

Nigeria has launched a new initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of its solid minerals sector as Africa's largest economy seeks to diversify away from decades of dependence on oil revenues.

The programme, known as EMERGE (Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment), was introduced by the Solid Minerals Development...

Published on Jun 26, 2026

Abidjan: Strong Turnout for BYU–Pathway Worldwide Fireside Hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Cocody Stake Center hosted a major fireside organized by Published on Jun 24, 2026

SIREXE 2026 Strengthens Ties with China Ahead of Its Second Edition

The General Commission of the Salon International des Ressources Extractives et Énergétiques (SIREXE) 2026 was received at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Published on Jun 24, 2026

Applications Open for the 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Applications are now open for the 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Published on Jun 22, 2026

Conversation with Brahima Bakayoko on Incentivizing Responsible Gold Trade in Côte d’Ivoire

In Focus takes a closer look at the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply chains. Through expert conversations, we break down the challenges, innovations, and practical solutions coming out of our work with governments, industry, and artisanal...

Published on Jun 22, 2026

US-Iran Peace Agreement: Official Signing Ceremony Scheduled for Friday in Switzerland

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Monday via social media platform X that a peace agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran, announcing that the official signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Switzerland...

Published on Jun 16, 2026

Dangote secures $600M to boost fertilizer production in Africa

Nigeria’s Dangote Group has secured more than $600 million (approximately 330 billion CFA francs) in financing from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to accelerate the expansion of its fertilizer production capacity across Africa, in a move aimed at strengthening the continent’s food security and industrial self-sufficiency.

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Published on Jun 16, 2026

South Africa and Italy strengthen agricultural cooperation

South Africa and Italy have signed a new cooperation framework aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in the agricultural sector, as both countries seek to expand trade, promote innovation and support sustainable agricultural development.

The agreement was signed during the inaugural South Africa–Italy Agricultural Business Forum he...

Published on Jun 15, 2026