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Béjaïa Mine to Place Algeria on the Map of Major Zinc Producers Worldwide

Béjaïa Mine to Place Algeria on the Map of Major Zinc Producers Worldwide

According to Business Insider Africa, the zinc and lead mine project in Tala Hamza and Amizour in Béjaïa could become one of the largest zinc mines in the world, enhancing Algeria's position as a key player in the global base metals market amid rising demand for infrastructure-related metals and energy transitions. The same site reported that the Australian mining company TeraMin has begun site preparation work for the project in Tala Hamza, Algeria, after Algerian authorities successfully removed land access restrictions that had hindered the project's progress for several months, allowing for the transition to the early development phase of a project estimated to be worth approximately $471 million. Read the full content...

Mar 25, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Agenda of Meloni's visit to Algeria.. Italian media reveals details

Agenda of Meloni's visit to Algeria.. Italian media reveals details

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will hold talks today, Wednesday, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aiming to secure additional gas supplies amid severe disruptions in the global energy market following tensions in the Middle East and partial disruptions to liquefied natural gas supplies from Qatar. According to the Italian news agency 'Nova', Italy seeks to enhance its reliance on Algeria, which is already the main gas supplier through a pipeline that runs across the Mediterranean Sea, especially after Qatar declared force majeure on long-term contracts following attacks targeting the Ras Laffan liquefaction complex, which covered about 33% of Italy's gas imports.

Mar 25, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Starting from April.. SONATRACH plans to commence these works in Niger

Starting from April.. SONATRACH plans to commence these works in Niger

SONATRACH intends to start drilling works at the 'Kafra' field in Niger beginning in April, following the completion of several technical studies, in a move aimed at enhancing energy resources and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector. The Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Hakim Zebiri, stated in a statement to 'APS' that the actual start of drilling works will take place in the coming days, once the necessary equipment and tools arrive, confirming that this operation represents an important practical phase in the process of exploiting energy potential in Niger. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 25, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
SONATRACH Begins Drilling Wells at the 'Kafra' Field in Niger on This Date

SONATRACH Begins Drilling Wells at the 'Kafra' Field in Niger on This Date

SONATRACH intends to start drilling works at the 'Kafra' field in Niger beginning in April, following the completion of several technical studies, in a move aimed at enhancing energy resources and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector. The Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Hakim Zebiri, stated in a statement to 'APS' that the actual start of drilling works will take place in the coming days, once the necessary equipment and tools arrive, confirming that this operation represents an important practical phase in the process of exploiting energy potential in Niger. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 25, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algerian-Nigerien Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector

Algerian-Nigerien Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector

Algeria and the Republic of Niger signed a memorandum of understanding in the hydrocarbons sector yesterday, Tuesday, aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation through the development of joint projects across the value chain, including exploration, production, geological studies, and the exchange of technical and scientific information, as well as enhancing partnerships between national companies in both countries. The memorandum was signed by the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, and the Minister of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger, Hamadou Tini, as part of expanding the fields of bilateral partnership based on mutual benefit and respect for the applicable legislation in both countries. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 25, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil Drops by More Than 5 Percent

Oil Drops by More Than 5 Percent

Oil prices fell by more than five percent today, Wednesday, as Brent crude futures dropped by $6.21 or 5.9 percent to $98.28 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell by $4.67 or 5.1 percent to $87.68 per barrel. Both crude types rose by about five percent yesterday, Tuesday, before their gains were reversed in volatile trading after the close.

Mar 25, 2026radioalgerie.dz