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The General Comptroller accused Cerro Matoso of not paying iron and nickel royalties between 1982 and 2012. The company responded to the accusations.

I Squared Capital announced that it acquired an indirect stake in Ocensa, from the Advent International fund.

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) announced the results of its annual independent reserves assessment as of December 31, 2019.

Ecopetrol and Shell (LON: RDSB) signed an agreement where the Dutch firm will acquire a 50% stake in the Fuerte Sur, Purple Angel and COL-5 blocks.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) explained how the Works for Taxes modality will work this year.

Vanti announced investments for the construction of three natural gas stations in Bogota.

Gran Tierra Energy (TSX: GTE) announced its 2019 year-end reserves, as evaluated by the company’s independent qualified reserves evaluator, McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd.

The oil sector plans to increase its investments in natural gas projects during this year. The Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) spoke on the matter.

Canacol Energy (TSX: CNE) announced its operational update for the three-month period ended December 31st, 2019. The company announced its drilling program for 2020.

Geopark (NYSE: GPRK) announced the acquisition of Amerisur Resources (LON: AMER) last year.The firm confirmed that it concluded this process.