Egypt: US Holds back $290 Military Financial Support over Human Rights Record

The US State Department denied Egypt $96 million in aid and delayed $195 million in military funding because of concerns over Egypt’s human rights record and its cozy relationship with North Korea. Sources from the State Department confirm that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson authorized the $195 million to be held in reserve until Egypt […]

Spain’s TSK to start works in Noor Midelt 1 in automn 2019

The consortium that won the bid to build Noor Midelt 1, a 800 MW solar plant, has signed with Spain’s TSK to start works in late 2019. The consortium composed of French EDF Renewables, UAE’s Masdar and Morocco’s Green of Africa said that the plant will be operational by 2022. Noor Midelt 1, worth $780 […]

Aya Gold & Silver Finds High-Grade Silver Mine in Morocco

Canada’s Aya Gold & Silver Inc. has announced high-grade silver drill results from its at-depth drill exploration operations at the Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. “The high-grade results once again confirm the strong continuity of silver mineralization both at depth and around the open-pit area,” said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO in a press release. […]