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Mauritania

Petronas Turns on the Charm

Petronas appears determined to win an extension of contracts it bought in 2007 from Woodside and has pledged to build a power station.

Subscribers only Energy 24.03.2009

New Budget for WAGP

A meeting of ministers of nations served by the West [...]

Subscribers only Energy 24.03.2009

Baraka Wants to Wholly Own TA 11/12

The Australian concern Baraka, which was run until February by [...]

Subscribers only Energy 24.03.2009

Max de Vietri Throws in Towel

The problems dogging Baraka Petroleum has pushed its founder, Max de Vietri, to quit the firm.

Free access Energy 10.03.2009

Atip’s Play in Two Guineas

ATI Petroleum is attempting to acquire licenses in Conakry. It is already in talks with neighboring Guinea Bissau as well.

Free access Energy 24.02.2009

Vietri Stokes Mauritania Hopes

In the run-up to presidential elections in June, Max de Vietri is trying to persuade the government to set up a network of gas pipelines.

Subscribers only Energy 10.02.2009

Shell Turns Up Heat on GDF-Suez

Mauritania’s government and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of producing gas in the country. That could spark competition between Shell and GDF Suez.

Subscribers only Energy 27.01.2009

External Growth for IamGold

IamGold confirms its model for growth by acquisition, exactly the opposite to the strategy of rivals like Randgold Resources, which [...]

Subscribers only Mining 06.01.2009

Spotlight
Nigerian Gas Not for Everybody

After a flurry of delays due to the quality of Nigerian gas, the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) to supply Togo, Benin and Ghana was put into service in early December and will be officially inaugurated before the end of [.

Subscribers only Energy 23.12.2008

A regional Regulator

On Dec. 19, member countries of the Community of West [...]

Subscribers only Energy 23.12.2008

Bouygues Sells Stake in Unit

The Emerging Africa Fund 2 managed by Emerging Capital Partners [...]

Subscribers only Energy 09.12.2008

Randgold Targets 600,000 oz for 2011

Ivory Coast is set to become a major motor of growth for Randgold Resources (quoted on the NYSX and LSX) [...]

Subscribers only Mining 02.12.2008

Red Carpet for Petronas

The Malaysian company would like to extend the exploration period of blocks it acquired from Woodside beyond the expiry date in 2009.

Subscribers only Energy 25.11.2008

Offshore Gas Find

The East- 1B assessment well drilled by Malaysia's Petronas and [...]

Subscribers only Energy 25.11.2008

Baraka Staves Off Bankruptcy

The sale of Baraka Petroleum’s licenses in Mali have saved the Australian junior from going to the wall. It still retains its blocks in Mauritania.

Free access Energy 11.11.2008

Chinguetti Increases Output

Production on Mauritania's Chinguetti field has risen to 17,000 bpd [...]

Subscribers only Energy 28.10.2008

SMH

The military authorities who seized power in a putsch on [...]

Subscribers only Energy 14.10.2008

Herbert Smith

The law firm advised the Nigerian trader MRS and the [...]

Subscribers only Energy 14.10.2008

IFC To Plough CAD 5 Million Into Riverstone Resources

The International Finance Corp, the private funding arm of the [...]

Subscribers only Mining 07.10.2008

Petroci in Downstream Play

In joining forces with a Nigerian firm to buy out Chevron’s retail network in West Africa, Petroci has greatly increased its footprint in the sub-region.

Free access Energy 30.09.2008

EDF Looking for LNG Projects

State-owned Electricite de France has emerged as a competitor to countryman GDFSuez in the African gas sector. A major purchaser [...]

Subscribers only Energy 30.09.2008

AES Founds Africa Power Co.

In late September, AES Corp set up Africa Power Co (AES APCO) to house all its assets in Africa, where [...]

Subscribers only Energy 30.09.2008

Who Will Replace Qataris in Sphere?

Alexander Burns, the boss of Sphere Investments, has just seen his partnership accord with Qatar Steel Co unravel, but is [...]

Subscribers only Mining 09.09.2008

New Oil Minister

Seizing power in a bloodless putsch on Aug. 6, general [...]

Subscribers only Energy 02.09.2008

Baba A. Ould Sidi Mohamed

A former minister of ex-Mauritanian president Maaouiya Ould Taya, who is a close relative, Baba Ahmed Ould Sidi Mohamed was [...]

Subscribers only Energy 29.07.2008

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Petronas Turns on the Charm

New Budget for WAGP

Baraka Wants to Wholly Own TA 11/12

Max de Vietri Throws in Towel

Atip’s Play in Two Guineas

Vietri Stokes Mauritania Hopes

Shell Turns Up Heat on GDF-Suez

External Growth for IamGold

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A regional Regulator

Bouygues Sells Stake in Unit

Randgold Targets 600,000 oz for 2011

Red Carpet for Petronas

Offshore Gas Find

Baraka Staves Off Bankruptcy

Chinguetti Increases Output

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IFC To Plough CAD 5 Million Into Riverstone Resources

Petroci in Downstream Play

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Mauritania

Petronas Turns on the Charm

New Budget for WAGP

Baraka Wants to Wholly Own TA 11/12

Max de Vietri Throws in Towel

Atip’s Play in Two Guineas

Vietri Stokes Mauritania Hopes

Shell Turns Up Heat on GDF-Suez

External Growth for IamGold

Spotlight Nigerian Gas Not for Everybody

A regional Regulator

Bouygues Sells Stake in Unit

Randgold Targets 600,000 oz for 2011

Red Carpet for Petronas

Offshore Gas Find

Baraka Staves Off Bankruptcy

Chinguetti Increases Output

SMH

Herbert Smith

IFC To Plough CAD 5 Million Into Riverstone Resources

Petroci in Downstream Play

EDF Looking for LNG Projects

AES Founds Africa Power Co.

Who Will Replace Qataris in Sphere?

New Oil Minister

Baba A. Ould Sidi Mohamed

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Burkina Faso, Mali
Gold traders cast in uncertainty as jihadist threat looms

Gabon
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Spotlight
Nigerian Gas Not for Everybody