CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 8, 2026/APO Group/ –Benford Mokoatle, Executive Vice President at Gold Fields, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s Most Influential Mining Conference.

 

Mokoatle’s appointment reinforces AMW’s commitment to bringing together leading industry figures to help shape discussions on the opportunities and challenges transforming Africa’s mining sector. It also comes at a pivotal time for the continent’s gold industry, as record gold prices and sustained central bank demand create favorable conditions for new project development and investment.

In his advisory role, Mokoatle will provide strategic guidance on the event’s gold-focused agenda, engage with industry stakeholders and support participation from mining executives, investors and government leaders. His expertise will help ensure AMW delivers practical insights into the trends shaping Africa’s gold industry while fostering partnerships that unlock new investment opportunities.

Taking place under the theme, “Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa’s Full Mineral Value Chain” from October 14–16 in Cape Town, AMW will feature a dedicated Gold Forum examining the key opportunities and challenges across Africa’s gold value chain. Discussions will focus on increasing production, advancing local beneficiation and supporting the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining.

With more than 21 years of mining experience, Mokoatle has held senior technical and operational leadership positions at Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti and De Beers. His expertise spans geology, mine management and operational excellence, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the operational and strategic priorities shaping Africa’s gold industry.

At Gold Fields, Mokoatle plays a leading role in advancing the South Deep Mine in South Africa – one of the world’s deepest and largest gold mines – as a cornerstone of the company’s long-term growth strategy. Current initiatives include the South of Wrench development and renewable energy projects designed to improve operational efficiency while supporting Gold Fields’ 2026 production guidance of 2.4 to 2.6 million ounces.

“Benford Mokoatle brings more than two decades of operational and leadership experience in Africa’s gold mining industry. His contribution will be instrumental in ensuring AMW 2026 delivers meaningful outcomes for the sector,” said Rachelle Kasongo, Event Director, AMW. “As African producers expand output to capitalize on strong global demand, his expertise will help shape the program and strengthen dialogue on the policies, partnerships and investment needed to support long-term growth.”

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, July 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The in-country launch of Caribbean Energy Week 2027 will take place on July 20, 2026 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, bringing together government officials, investors, operators and industry stakeholders to highlight the strategic opportunities shaping the region’s energy future.

 

Held under the patronage of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and with the endorsement of the Honorable Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, the launch will underscore Guyana’s central role in driving regional energy development and advancing the Caribbean’s position as an emerging global energy hub. The event will also be supported by the Guyana Office for Investment, reflecting the country’s continued focus on attracting international capital and strengthening its investment pipeline.

The launch event will provide an early platform to outline the priorities for Caribbean Energy Week 2027, including upstream expansion, LNG development, infrastructure build-out and regional energy integration. It will also highlight the growing importance of cross-border collaboration as Caribbean states work to unlock shared resources and improve coordination across oil and gas value chains.

Guyana continues to anchor regional growth, with offshore production from the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block averaging close to one million barrels per day in 2026 and expected to increase further as new developments come online. The continued expansion of upstream capacity, alongside ongoing exploration activity and FPSO deployments, has reinforced the country’s position as the region’s leading oil producer and a key driver of investment momentum.

Across the wider Caribbean, Suriname is advancing its offshore development agenda, led by TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project and a growing pipeline of exploration activity. In Trinidad and Tobago, efforts are focused on revitalizing mature gas production while expanding LNG and petrochemical capacity, with renewed attention on upstream partnerships and regional gas monetization opportunities.

Building on this foundation, Caribbean Energy Week 2027 is expected to further expand its reach and impact, offering a dedicated platform for project announcements, investment facilitation and strategic partnerships. As global demand for secure and diversified energy supply continues to grow, the Caribbean is increasingly positioned as a key emerging hub defined by scale, collaboration and long-term opportunity.

As Angola seeks to balance sustained oil production with accelerated gas monetization and expanding renewable capacity, TotalEnergies has become a central player in shaping the country’s evolving energy mix. Through multi-billion-dollar investments spanning deepwater oil, non-associated gas and utility-scale solar, the company is supporting Angola’s strategy of maximizing upstream value while progressively diversifying its energy base.

 

Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, will speak at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 conference and exhibition, taking place September 9–10, with a pre-conference day on September 8. His participation comes at a time when Angola is accelerating upstream licensing, fiscal reforms and infrastructure development aimed at sustaining production while unlocking new gas and lower-carbon energy streams.

TotalEnergies holds a leading position in Angola’s upstream sector and is a major operator across the country’s deepwater production base. The company’s long-term strategy closely mirrors Angola’s energy priorities: extending the life of mature offshore assets, developing frontier basins and building a domestic gas industry capable of supporting LNG exports alongside industrial and power generation demand.

A cornerstone of this strategy is the $6 billion Kaminho development in Block 20/11, the first major deepwater project in the Kwanza Basin. Expected to start production in 2028, the project will deliver around 70,000 barrels per day from the Cameia and Golfinho fields via an FPSO designed to reduce routine flaring through gas reinjection and electrified operations. The development highlights Angola’s continued ability to attract large-scale upstream capital while embedding lower-emission production systems into new projects.

Alongside its upstream expansion, TotalEnergies has strengthened its long-term position in Angola through a 2043 extension of its operatorship in Block 32, creating a framework for further development across six discoveries surrounding the Kaombo Norte and Kaombo Sul FPSOs. The company has also expanded its exploration footprint through partnerships with ExxonMobil and Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency, securing acreage across frontier blocks in the Benguela and Namibe basins.

Gas development has become an increasingly strategic pillar of TotalEnergies’ Angola portfolio. In March 2026, the company achieved first gas production from the Quiluma field under the New Gas Consortium, marking Angola’s first large-scale non-associated gas development. Once fully operational, the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields are expected to process around 330 million cubic feet of gas per day, supplying approximately two million tonnes of LNG annually via the Angola LNG facility while also reinforcing domestic gas availability.

Beyond hydrocarbons, TotalEnergies is also expanding its renewable energy presence through the Quilemba solar project near Lubango. Currently under construction, the project will initially deliver 35 MWp, with a second phase adding a further 45 MWp. Once operational in 2026, it will feed power into Angola’s national grid and further reinforce the company’s integrated multi-energy approach across Africa.

As Angola advances its strategy of sustaining oil production while diversifying its energy mix, AOG 2026 provides a key platform for dialogue between policymakers, operators and investors on the next phase of development. Pouyanné’s participation underscores TotalEnergies’ long-term commitment to Angola and highlights the company’s role in executing an integrated energy strategy that spans hydrocarbons, gas infrastructure and renewables – positioning Angola for a more diversified and resilient energy future.