Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, one of the largest privately-owned oil refineries in Africa, has reached an impressive 85% of its refining capacity, signaling significant progress towards full-scale operations. This milestone was confirmed by Edwin Devakumar, the head of the refinery, who stated that the facility is now refining 550,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil. The refinery, which is capable of processing 650,000 bpd, is expected to deliver European-standard refined products by January, further solidifying its position as a major player in the global oil refining market.
Category: Refining
Diamond Beneficiation Project to Empower Indigenous Communities
The Aboriginal Business Forum of South Africa (ABFSA) is set to transform the economic landscape of Kimberley with a new diamond polishing and jewellery-making factory. This initiative, aimed at benefiting marginalized Indigenous communities in the Northern Cape, was solidified this week with a memorandum of understanding signed in Namibia. ABFSA CEO Vernon Mostert emphasized that the project will not only create jobs and provide skills training but also help preserve Indigenous cultures and languages. The collaborative effort, involving the Indigenous Peoples Businesses Forum and Ministry of Trade representatives, marks a significant step towards local empowerment and economic justice.
Harnessing Sub-Saharan Africa’s Critical Mineral Wealth
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