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Debswana Accelerates Sustainability Drive with Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Initiatives

5, March, 20255, March, 2025

Debswana Diamond Company is advancing its sustainability efforts to meet the rising global demand for ethically and environmentally sourced diamonds. The mining giant is intensifying its transition to a low-carbon future by enhancing operational efficiencies, adopting renewable energy, and advocating for regulatory reforms. Speaking on the company’s sustainability strategy, Debswana’s Executive Head of Safety and Sustainability, Mpho Mosate, underscored the company’s commitment to reducing emissions. “As a high-production entity, we recognize our responsibility to minimize

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Botswana Diamonds Secures Mining Permit for Thorny River Project

5, March, 20255, March, 2025

Botswana Diamonds (LON: BOD) has successfully secured a mining permit for its Thorny River project in South Africa’s Limpopo province, marking a significant step toward potential diamond production. Located near the depleted Marsfontein diamond mine, Thorny River has undergone extensive geological exploration, including geophysics, drilling, and bulk sampling. Early results indicate that the geology and grades at Thorny River are comparable to those at the past-producing Klipspringer mine to the west. Previously, Botswana Diamonds operated

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Sonangol Prepares for Privatization Amid Internal and External Challenges

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

Sonangol is continuing preparations for its privatization process but is taking a cautious approach to avoid “mistakes or hasty decisions,” according to Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman of the company’s board of directors. Speaking at a press conference on the company’s 2024 results, Martins emphasized that Sonangol is making progress on internal matters related to the privatization but noted that there are still external factors to be addressed before up to 30 percent of the company’s

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Corporate News Oil

Sonangol Pushes Forward with Refinery Projects Despite Financing Challenges

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

On Tuesday, Sebastiao Gaspar Martins, President of Sonangol, confirmed that the Cabinda Refinery is set to begin operations in the second half of this year. Meanwhile, the construction of the Lobito Refinery is advancing, with Sonangol financing the project while actively seeking investment partners. Martins acknowledged that Angola has received multiple proposals for partnership but emphasized the need for more concrete offers. “We are certain that we don’t want to proceed alone. We are open

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Angola’s Oil Production Set for Modest Growth in 2025 Forecasts Oxford Economics

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

Consultancy firm Oxford Economics forecasts that Angola will experience a slight increase in daily oil barrel production this year, building on a 4.1% rise in 2024, which saw production reach 1.176 million barrels per day. The firm projects a further 1% increase in 2025, bringing production to 1.187 million barrels per day, signaling continued modest growth in the medium term. In a detailed commentary on Angola’s oil sector, Oxford Economics analysts highlighted several factors that

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Egypt Opens New Investment Opportunities in Oil and Gas Sectors

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has announced a new round of investment opportunities, inviting bids for seven undeveloped fields in the Mediterranean Sea and six exploration blocks in the Gulf of Suez and Western Desert. This initiative is part of Egypt’s strategy to boost oil and gas output. The bidding process will be facilitated through the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) platform, and bids will remain open until May 4, 2025. This announcement

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Corporate News Renewable Energy

AMEA Power Breaks Ground on 50 MW Bondoukou Solar Project in Ivory Coast

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

AMEA Power has officially launched construction of the 50 MW Bondoukou Solar Photovoltaic Project in Ivory Coast, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy transition. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by government officials and project financiers, including Ivory Coast’s Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, H.E. Sangafowa Coulibaly, and AMEA Power’s CFO, David Falcon. The $60 million project is being developed under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model by AMEA Goutougou, a subsidiary of AMEA

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Corporate News International Oil

SBM Offshore Targets Deepwater Growth in Namibia with Strategic Outlook for 2025 and Beyond

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

SBM Offshore is positioning itself for significant deepwater developments in Namibia as part of its strategic outlook for 2025 and beyond, capitalizing on its strong project visibility in the offshore sector. The company is confident in the promising outlook for key markets such as Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Namibia, driven by ongoing exploration activities. “As deepwater developments often emerge after years of extensive exploration, we already have strong visibility on projects for 2025 and 2026.

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Corporate News International Oil

Dangote Refinery Secures First Algerian Crude Amid Supply Challenges

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

Dangote Refinery has made its first purchase of Algeria’s light sweet Saharan Blend crude, acquiring a 1 million-barrel cargo from Glencore, according to market sources cited by Argus Media. Delivery is expected between March 15 and 20. The $20 billion, 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, built by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, began producing diesel, naphtha, and jet fuel in January last year, with petrol production following in September. On February 10, Dangote Industries Limited Vice President Edwin

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Ghana Suspends Gold-for-Oil Program as New Central Bank Governor Focuses on Currency Stability

4, March, 20254, March, 2025

Ghana’s new central bank governor, Johnson Asiama, has suspended the country’s gold-for-oil program and expressed confidence that the cedi will stabilize after last year’s volatility. Asiama, who was sworn into office by President John Mahama on February 25, emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced monetary policy to support exchange rate stability. “We intend to maintain an appropriate monetary policy stance,” he stated, adding that fiscal discipline under Mahama’s administration should help stabilize foreign exchange

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