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U.S. in rush to lock in oil supplies

The American administration is doing its best to place a lock on an ever bigger share of Africa’s oil. To do that, several government departments are working in concert to head off conflicts linked to oil on the continent while [...] (622 words)

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AFRICA UNITED STATES Energy 07/04/2009

Terralliance No Longer the Miracle Maker

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No-Holds-Barred Fight for Vaalco

Under siege by the hedge fund Nanes Delorme Partners, the American oil company Vaalco has mounted a robust counter-attack to defend itself. The fight has turned into a highly public slinging match between Vaalco and Nanes Delorme Partners that breaks

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