Angola’s Mining Sector: From Rough Diamond To Polished Gem?
February 25th, 2023
Via AfricaPractice, a look at Angola’s mining potential: International investment in Angola’s mining sector has historically been limited relative to oil and gas, with capital deterred by accusations of grand corruption under former president José Eduardo dos Santos. However, the election of reformist president João Lourenço in 2017 ushered in major improvements to the business […]
Read more »‘Business As Unusual’: New Era In Ties Between China and Angola
February 21st, 2023
Courtesy of The South China Morning Post, a look at the growing China/Angola relationship: Beijing was a key player in the African country’s reconstruction after decades of civil war But the oil-backed loans that drove that recovery are ebbing as both nations look for other partners When Angolan President João Lourenço met Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang […]
Read more »Angola’s Future
February 19th, 2023
Via The Business Year, a look at the Angolan economy: Selected industries in Angola are on the verge of revival, helping the country put an end to its years of oil dependence. The economy of Angola, like that of many other developing nations, has been affected by the blessing and curse of oil since the […]
Read more »Africa’s Rare-Earth Rush: Blessing or Curse?
September 22nd, 2022
Courtesy of The Africa Report, a look at Africa’s rare earths sector: To move away from Western dependence on China, the rare earth sector’s undisputed leader, the time has come for an all-out search for new sources of supply. And Africa is at the centre of this battle. The technology sectors – led by smartphones […]
Read more »Nigeria Loses Africa’s Top Oil Producer Spot to Angola
September 14th, 2022
Via VOA, an article on African oil production: Nigeria has lost its position as Africa’s top oil producer to Angola, industry insiders say, and could soon become third after Libya. Oil analysts say Nigeria’s production struggle is coming at the worst time, as oil prices have jumped, partly because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According […]
Read more »Central African Nations Eye Pipelines and Hubs To End Energy Poverty
September 11th, 2022
Via Reuters, an article on multiple Central African nations eying pipelines and hubs to end energy poverty: Central African countries signed a deal on Thursday to create a regional oil and gas pipeline network and hub infrastructures which backers say will strengthen energy supply and reduce dependence on imports of refined products. The project aims to […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.