MRMIA Sets September 8–11 Closing Dates for New Mineral Exploration Bids

• Monday, 7th September 2026
• by Doaa Ashraf

The Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) has announced September 8–11, 2026 as the closing dates for bidding on 21 exploration blocks including gold, phosphate, kaolin, and talc.

Qatar Petroleum, Shell Sign Agreement for Offshore Blocks in Namibia

• Tuesday, 6th April 2021
• by Editorial Team

Qatar Petroleum has signed an agreement with Shell to become a partner in two exploration blocks offshore Namibia, according to Qatar Petroleum’s press release.

Algeria Postpones Major Bid Round, Oil Prices Blamed

• Sunday, 11th October 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

A senior Algerian energy official told Reuters that his country had cancelled a planned bid round for oil and gas exploration rights, due to low oil prices.

Angola’s Sonangol Evaluating Blocks, Resolving Oil Spills

• Tuesday, 6th October 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

The Angolan state oil company Sonangol issued a statement that it is expected to award concessions and sign contracts with contractor groups in 45 days time