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Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Sedna's Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

Anton Fester 16 Jan 2026

UK gold bullion bars are stacked at Baird & Co in Hatton Garden in London, Britain. Image credit: Reuters/Hiba Kola/File Photo

Caledonia to capitalise on gold's good fortune in $132m project

Chris Takudzwa Muronzi 15 Jan 2026

Locals walk past trains parked at Lobito station, which forms part of the Benguela Railway line, in Lobito, western Angola. Image credit: Reuters

The Lobito Corridor and why Africa needs to think globally and act regionally

Shirley Webber and Stephen Seaka 12 Jan 2026

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Shell buys stakes in Angolan offshore blocks from Chevron

7 Jan 2026

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

Gold expected to continue rising in 2026

24 Dec 2025

Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

Coal remains essential to keeping the lights on and economic development

23 Dec 2025

Shell gets ready to produce oil in offshore Namibia

12 Dec 2025

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Glencore first miner to export cobalt under new DRC quotas

Ange Kasongo, Pratima Desai and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 11 Dec 2025

Chevron sets its sights on West Africa for oil exploration

Wendell Roelf 4 Nov 2025

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US peace deal doesn't mean Congo minerals up for grabs

Doyinsola Oladipo 23 Sep 2025

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WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

18 Aug 2025

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How SA can play crucial role in African mining

Eduardo Muñoz 2 Jul 2025

African Energy Chamber predicts 'relative calm' market

African Energy Chamber predicts 'relative calm' market

NJ Ayuk 20 Nov 2023

SolarAfrica's David McDonald recognised among SolarQuarter's 40 under 40 for 2023

SolarAfrica's David McDonald recognised among SolarQuarter's 40 under 40 for 2023

27 Jul 2023

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

Some US companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says

David Lewis 24 Jul 2023

ExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

ExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

21 Jun 2023

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

Russia's Sibur exports LPG to Africa, Middle East and Asia as EU cuts buying

11 Apr 2023

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9.6% growth recorded in renewables in 2022 despite energy crisis

3 Apr 2023

Botswana's minister of minerals and energy, Lefoko Moagi, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Shelley Christians

Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals

Helen Reid 10 Feb 2023

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Organisation of African Geological Surveys, AU sign MoU to promote development in Africa

9 Feb 2023

Igor Hulak, a partner at Kearney

Is Africa ready to leverage the opportunities in the global metals market?

3 Feb 2023

Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

More finance needed for Africa's energy transition opportunities

Bate Felix 2 Dec 2022

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Exxon to exit Equatorial Guinea amid wider Africa crude phaseout

Sabrina Valle 30 Nov 2022

Irene Lauro, environmental economist at Schroders

How droughts are impacting the global energy mix and energy security

Irene Lauro 4 Nov 2022

State of African Energy: 2023 Outlook report out now

State of African Energy: 2023 Outlook report out now

27 Oct 2022

Kaombo Norte floating oil platform is seen at night off the coast of Angola. 2018. Source: Reuters/Stephen Eisenhammer

Analysis: Renewables shift lays bare Africa's energy dilemma

Bate Felix 20 Oct 2022

AU commissioner for infrastructure and energy Amani Abou-Zeid spoke at the Africa Oil Week 2022 conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Source: Reuters/Shelley Christian

African countries to push for more fossil fuel projects at COP27

Wendell Roelf 5 Oct 2022

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