The zinc and lead mine in Tala Hamza and Amezour in Bejaia is expected to rank seventh globally in zinc production, with a capacity of 170,000 tons annually, which approaches the production levels of some major European mines, enhancing Algeria's position among the top global producers, according to a report from a specialized energy research platform. According to the report, the project relies on reserves estimated at about 54 million tons, of which 34 million tons are extractable, with a mineral composition of 78% zinc and 22% lead, extending over approximately 23.4 hectares, placing it among the largest mines globally in terms of reserves, and giving Algeria a leading position among the top three countries globally in zinc reserves. See the full content...
Algeria ranked first among naphtha suppliers to the Republic of Korea in the first half of 2026, with a share of over 17 percent of the country's imports, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Algeria ranked first among naphtha suppliers to the Republic of Korea in the first half of 2026, with a share of over 17 percent of the country's imports, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).
Algeria has become the top supplier of naphtha to South Korea during the first half of 2026, with a share of 17.2% of the country's total imports of this material, surpassing the United Arab Emirates, the United States, India, and Oman, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) reported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Algeria. KITA's figures showed that Algeria's share of South Korea's naphtha imports reached 17.2% during the first six months of the year, compared to 14.5% for the United Arab Emirates, 13.0% for the United States, 9.7% for India, and 9.3% for Oman. View the full content on Echourouk Online.
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