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OPEC oil output falls in January on lower supply from Nigeria and Libya: Survey

OPEC’s oil output fell in January due to lower supply from Nigeria and Libya

Egypt plans $1 billion Red Sea marina, hotel development

Egypt announced plans on Monday for a new $1 billion marina, hotel and housing development on the Red Sea

No commodity should be overlooked in the global race for energy‑transition inputs: Zambian President

The 2026 Mining Indaba has officially opened in Cape Town, South Africa (SA), on Monday, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and global investors at a pivotal moment for Africa’s mineral‑driven development agenda.

Ghana’s SEC orders fund managers to scale back offshore investments to support cedi stability

Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed local fund managers to reduce the share of assets invested in foreign markets, as part of a broader strategy to stabilise the Cedi and reinforce macroeconomic resilience.

SA Energy Regulator approves higher tariff increases after court‑ordered review

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved higher electricity‑tariff increases for Eskom for the next two financial years, following a reassessment of its earlier calculations.

Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, return to previous lows unlikely

Platinum group metal prices will remain volatile in the short term but are unlikely to revisit the “unsustainable” lows seen a year ago.