New Exploration, Expansion Projects Drive Africa’s Copper Market Growth

African Mining Week will spotlight Africa’s copper prospects under the theme, “From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth.”

Ivanhoe Mines to Focus 2025 Exploration Budget on Africa

Ivanhoe Mines’ Makoko discovery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks as the world’s fourth-largest and highest-grade copper deposit.

Namibia

ReconAfrica Drills Naingopo Exploration Well Onshore Namibia

The Naingopo exploration well is the first of several planned wells to test the potential resource of the Damara Fold Belt.

Africa Oil Corp. Announces Promising Exploration Results Offshore Equatorial Guinea

The EG-18 field is located in a hydrocarbon-rich area and is a strategic part of Africa Oil Corp’s offshore exploration program.

Angola Oil & Gas 2024

ANPG, ReconAfrica, Chevron and More Join AOG 2024 Amid Exploration Drive

As new opportunities emerge across Angola’s upstream oil and gas sector, global E&P companies – including ReconAfrica and Chevron – have joined the Angola Oil & Gas event to connect with the national concessionaire about new block opportunities.

South Africa

South Africa Receives 114 Applications for Mining Exploration Fund

South Africa has received 115 applications from mining stakeholders seeking funding from the country’s Junior Mining Exploration Fund.

De-Risking African Exploration through Seismic

Investment opportunities in seismic data acquisition and processing will be explored at the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris.

Namibia

ReconAfrica Spuds Exploration Well Onshore Namibia

ReconAfrica has spud the Naingopo exploration well on petroleum exploration license (PEL) 73, onshore Namibia.

Angola’s 2025 Bid Round Underscores Attractive Exploration Opportunities in Africa

Upcoming licensing rounds like Angola’s – as well as the evaluation of contractual terms and call for seismic data – will be a key focus of the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris