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May 17, 2019

Tanzania has issued an environmental protection order to Acacia's North Mara Gold Mine.

Tanzania has issued an environmental protection order to Acacia's North Mara Gold Mine.

Tanzanian mine operated by Barrick’s Acacia to be issued environmental protection order

May 8, 2019

Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban speaks to the media at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily

Iraqi Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban speaks to the media at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily

Iraq expects to sign $53-billion deal with Exxon Mobil and PetroChina ‘very soon’

May 5, 2019

Total enters US$8.8-billion deal with Occidental for Anadarko’s assets in African countries

Total enters US$8.8-billion deal with Occidental for Anadarko’s assets in African countries

Total enters US$8.8-billion deal with Occidental for Anadarko’s assets in African countries

April 29, 2019

A tank farm for crude oil and refined products in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2018. President Donald Trump is pressing OPEC, and Saudi Arabia in particular, to maintain production levels to keep gas prices down for American consumers.

A tank farm for crude oil and refined products in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2018. President Donald Trump is pressing OPEC, and Saudi Arabia in particular, to maintain production levels to keep gas prices down for American consumers.

IMF urges Middle East oil exporters to intensify economic diversification

April 15, 2019

FILE PHOTO: General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: General view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

Saudi Aramco buys stake in South Korean refiner unit for $1.2-billion

April 8, 2019

FILE PHOTO: An Aramco tank is seen at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: An Aramco tank is seen at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

Saudi Aramco’s international bond attracts strong interest as demand tops $30-billion

April 5, 2019

A bird sits by a Saudi Arabia's flag on the roof top of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The fallout from Saudi Arabia's move to punish Canadian companies was felt within a month of the countries' sudden diplomatic feud last summer, leading to visa rejections, a government ban on food from Canada and a blockage of shipments at the kingdom's ports. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Petros Giannakouris

A bird sits by a Saudi Arabia's flag on the roof top of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The fallout from Saudi Arabia's move to punish Canadian companies was felt within a month of the countries' sudden diplomatic feud last summer, leading to visa rejections, a government ban on food from Canada and a blockage of shipments at the kingdom's ports. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Petros Giannakouris

Saudi Arabia halted shipments, denied visas in retaliation for Canadian criticism

March 26, 2019

Uber buys rival Careem in $3.1-billion deal to dominate ride-hailing in Middle East

March 24, 2019

Uber has been preparing for an initial public offering, and its bankers have indicated that it could be valued at as much as US$120-billion.

Uber has been preparing for an initial public offering, and its bankers have indicated that it could be valued at as much as US$120-billion.

Uber set to offer more than $3-billion to buy Dubai-based Careem Networks

March 24, 2019

Ethiopian federal police stand guard near engine parts at the scene of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash.

Ethiopian federal police stand guard near engine parts at the scene of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash.

Ethiopian Airlines questions Boeing’s ‘aggressive’ software

March 14, 2019

Iraqi oil minister Thamer Ghadhban speaks to the media during a handover ceremony at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, on Oct. 31, 2018.

Iraqi oil minister Thamer Ghadhban speaks to the media during a handover ceremony at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, on Oct. 31, 2018.

Iraqi minister says country has cut oil exports to comply with OPEC deal

March 10, 2019

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih. (File Photo).

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih. (File Photo).

Saudi oil minister says no increase in output likely before June for OPEC+

March 4, 2019

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the El Sharara oilfield, Libya December 3, 2014. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the El Sharara oilfield, Libya December 3, 2014. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny/File Photo

Libya’s state oil company lifts force majeure at El Sharara facility

February 26, 2019

UAE to use Huawei 5G equipment despite U.S. pressure

February 22, 2019

An Aramco employee walks near an oil tank at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2018.

An Aramco employee walks near an oil tank at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2018.

Saudi Aramco signs US$10-billion China refinery deal

February 21, 2019

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation headquarters are seen in Abuja, Nigeria on Dec. 5, 2017.

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation headquarters are seen in Abuja, Nigeria on Dec. 5, 2017.

Nigeria hits oil majors with nearly $20-billion in back taxes

February 20, 2019

Handout photo from Africa Barrick Gold of the Buzwagi mine, located in northwest Tanzania

Handout photo from Africa Barrick Gold of the Buzwagi mine, located in northwest Tanzania

Barrick proposes settlement of Tanzania dispute, including $300-million payment

February 20, 2019

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser attends the Saudi-India Forum in New Delhi, India, Feb. 20, 2018.

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser attends the Saudi-India Forum in New Delhi, India, Feb. 20, 2018.

Saudi Aramco exploring Indian opportunities, in talks with Reliance Industries

February 19, 2019

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag on July 25, 2005.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag on July 25, 2005.

Iran’s oil exports rising in early 2019, despite U.S. sanctions

February 18, 2019

Brent oil eases from 2019 highs as markets await outcome of trade talks

February 12, 2019

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 9, 2019.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 9, 2019.

Saudi Arabia to cut oil output well below pledged production level in March

January 31, 2019

France, Germany and Britain have opened a new channel for nondollar trade with Iran to avert U.S. sanctions, although diplomats say it is unlikely to allow for the big transactions that Tehran says it needs to keep a nuclear deal afloat.

France, Germany and Britain have opened a new channel for nondollar trade with Iran to avert U.S. sanctions, although diplomats say it is unlikely to allow for the big transactions that Tehran says it needs to keep a nuclear deal afloat.

Skirting U.S. sanctions, three European countries open new trade channel to Iran

January 31, 2019

A worker walks through the Majnoon oilfield in Basra, southeast of Baghdad, Iraq.

A worker walks through the Majnoon oilfield in Basra, southeast of Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraq signs deal with China’s CNOOC for seismic survey in oil blocks

January 28, 2019

Saudi Arabia’s sluggish economy could hold back Aramco’s rating ambitions

January 21, 2019

A gas refinery at the South Pars gas field in Asalouyeh, Iran.

A gas refinery at the South Pars gas field in Asalouyeh, Iran.

Japanese refiners resume Iranian oil imports after U.S. sanctions

January 18, 2019

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during a news conference in Riyadh on Jan. 9, 2019.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during a news conference in Riyadh on Jan. 9, 2019.

Saudi Arabia intends to build oil refinery, petrochemical plant in South Africa

January 14, 2019

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 9, 2019.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih speaks during a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 9, 2019.

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister says he sees no impact from trade tensions

January 11, 2019

The Malta-flagged Iranian crude-oil supertanker Delvar is seen anchored off Singapore on March 1, 2012.

The Malta-flagged Iranian crude-oil supertanker Delvar is seen anchored off Singapore on March 1, 2012.

Iranian oil exports still low despite U.S. sanction waivers

January 10, 2019

Iran's oil minister Bijan Zanganeh talks to journalists at the beginning of an OPEC meeting in Vienna, Austria, on June 22, 2018.

Iran's oil minister Bijan Zanganeh talks to journalists at the beginning of an OPEC meeting in Vienna, Austria, on June 22, 2018.

Iran won’t comply with ‘illegal’ U.S. sanctions: oil minister

January 9, 2019

Saudi Aramco to issue bonds in second quarter of 2019, publicly list in 2021: energy minister

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