Canadian Natural Resources reported a drop in third-quarter profit, impacted by lower production levels and a decline in global crude prices. The dip in oil prices from July to September was driven by reduced demand from China, the world’s largest oil importer, alongside concerns of oversupply. The company’s average realized price for exploration and production liquids fell to C$79.15 per barrel, down from C$87.83 per barrel in the same period last year. For the quarter
Angola’s new Cabinda oil refinery, nearing the completion of its first phase, is scheduled to start fuel production by April 2025. Project leader Atanas Bostandjiev, founder and CEO of Gemcorp, the primary stakeholder, announced that commissioning will take place in January-February, with the first fuel supplies hitting the local market by March-April. Once operational, the refinery will initially process 30,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Angolan crude, provided by national oil company Sonangol, meeting around
South Africa’s oldest mining company, De Beers, is advancing inclusivity within the local diamond sector, inviting entrepreneurs to join its local business development program. Sponsored by Anglo American, this three-year initiative provides entrepreneurs with training and mentorship from industry leaders on diamond beneficiation, jewelry design, manufacturing, and retail. Promising entrepreneurs may even qualify as De Beers sightholders—elite buyers eligible to purchase rough diamonds at global auctions. The program, supported by business incubator Raizcorp, highlights De
Al Cook, CEO of De Beers, stated that Angola is the premier destination globally for diamond exploration and a top priority for the South African multinational. During a meeting with President João Lourenço last Wednesday, Cook revealed that De Beers has identified six promising diamond exploration zones in the country. The identification of these zones stems from aerial studies conducted by De Beers in Angola, as noted in a statement from the country’s regulatory agency,
The Vice President of Angola, Esperanca da Costa, emphasized the importance of gender equality in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors during the opening of the “Women in Mining, Oil & Gas” conference. She urged companies operating in these industries to intensify their efforts to enhance women’s participation. In her remarks, da Costa highlighted that estimates from the country’s regulatory agency and other stakeholders indicate that women currently make up only about 14% of the
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, stated on Wednesday last week that the government is in ongoing discussions with Russian diamond company Alrosa, a 41% shareholder in the Catoca diamond mine. He emphasized Angola’s commitment to protecting national interests during these negotiations. Speaking at the 2nd International Diamond Conference in Saurimo, Azevedo explained, “Our focus is on Angola’s interests, and we have conveyed these priorities to Alrosa.” Alrosa, facing sanctions due
Angola generated approximately $8.1 billion from exporting 102.1 million barrels of oil in the third quarter of this year, the government announced last week. Alexandre Garrett, director of the Planning and Statistics Office of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, reported a 5.42% rise in export volume from the previous quarter and a 2.01% increase compared to the same period in 2023. “Although export volumes rose, this increase was not reflected in price
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project, marking a significant milestone in the development of the 7,000-km pipeline. The HGA, which complements the existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), defines the terms of collaboration between host countries and the project company, setting the foundation for the pipeline’s construction. This ambitious infrastructure will link Nigeria to Morocco, supplying natural gas across ECOWAS
Gem Diamonds reported a revenue increase for Q3, driven by the sale of more large diamonds, which boosted the average price per carat. Revenue from the company’s Letšeng mine in Lesotho surged 36% year-over-year to $42.7 million for the three months ending September 30. Sales volume rose 11% to 26,617 carats, while the average price per carat climbed 22% to $1,603. Revenue also improved by 9% from the previous quarter, with the average price up
De Beers is considering additional production cuts in response to ongoing weak demand and oversupply in the diamond market. This potential move follows the miner’s earlier reduction of its 2024 production target by 3 million carats, as the company anticipates a prolonged market recovery. “We reduced rough-diamond production from De Beers in response to market conditions,” stated Duncan Wanblad, CEO of De Beers’ parent company, Anglo American. “The diamond market remains challenging, with high midstream
