La dette américaine alimente les débats sur le prix de l’or, mais les taux réels, le dollar et les décisions des banques centrales déterminent comment ce risque se …
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Critical minerals: US capital advances in Africa, while refining remains decisive
US capital is advancing in African minerals. Refining, financing and local processing will determine economic benefits.
LNG attracts investment to Mozambique. Financing, security and diversification determine the benefits of this growth.
The announcement therefore distinguishes two findings: gas indications are present in the wells, but their ability to produce stable, commercially viable flows has not yet been established. This matters in an exploration project, particularly as work concerns natural gas and helium in a region where subsurface characteristics can vary considerably between wells.
Namibia’s PEL 93 prepares a first well in the Owambo basin. The exploration timetable and results remain uncertain.
Initial Tundulu drilling in Malawi reveals rare earth intervals. Assays and assessment are still required to establish potential.
Minbos advances its phosphate fertiliser plant in Cabinda, Angola. Construction, financing and commissioning remain milestones to monitor.
The first economic and trade dialogue between Cameroon and the United States highlighted nearly $7 billion in opportunities in energy, mining, infrastructure, technology and logistics. The figure measures the commercial interest presented in Yaoundé; it does not represent $7 billion already invested. The Cameroonian government itself called for turning intentions into concrete achievements and planned a mid-term review before the next dialogue, due to take place in the United States in 2027.
Raffinor-BF’s inauguration marks industrial progress for Burkina Faso, but commissioning the plant raises a more demanding question: where will the gold needed for regular operations come from? Wholly owned by the Société nationale des substances précieuses (SONASP), the facility has announced capacity of 150 tonnes of gold annually and targets a product with 99.99% purity. Refinery capacity becomes economic value only if sufficient, traceable and competitively priced volumes are delivered.
Australasian Metals prépare de nouveaux travaux d’exploration sur Atex, dans le nord de la Côte d’Ivoire. Le projet n’a pas encore de ressource minérale estimée et l’option d’acquisition …
