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Diamonds Corporate News International

Vast Resources Discovers Over 6,000 ct of Previously Unrecorded Gem-Quality Diamonds in Zimbabwe Parcel

AIM-listed Vast Resources has announced the discovery of an additional 6,055.35 carats of gem-quality diamonds within a sealed parcel previously held in Zimbabwe, following a recent inspection by the Kimberley Process. The previously unknown diamonds were identified during the formal inspection process. The entire parcel, including the newly discovered stones, is currently in Dubai for final sorting ahead of cleaning and preparation for sale. Last month, the company confirmed the release of the historic parcel,

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Corporate News Diamonds International

De Beers to Shut Down Lightbox Brand, Refocus on Natural Diamonds Amid Market Pressures

De Beers has announced plans to shut down its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox, and shift its focus back to natural diamonds as it contends with falling prices, weak demand, and tariff uncertainties. “As part of the closure process, De Beers is in discussions with potential buyers regarding the sale of certain assets, including inventory,” the company stated on Thursday. De Beers first launched Lightbox in September 2018, marking a significant shift from its long-standing

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Local Economy News Oil Petroleum

Angola Spends $662 Million on Fuel Imports in Q1 2025 Amid Decline in Volumes

Angola spent $662 million on fuel imports in the first quarter of 2025, importing 73% of its total fuel supply—less than in the final quarter of 2024—according to official figures released in Luanda. The data, presented on Thursday by the Director General of the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP), Luís Fernandes, covered fuel sector performance from January to March 2025. During this period, Angola acquired 1,147,248 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum products for domestic sale.

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Local Energy News

Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric Expands Investment in Angola’s Energy and Digital Sectors

Egyptian multinational Elsewedy Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in Angola, with a strong focus on the energy, construction, and digital sectors. The company aims to support Angola’s infrastructure development, job creation, and knowledge transfer. Speaking to Angop during President João Lourenço’s official visit to Egypt, Ahmed Amin, Elsewedy Electric’s Regional Director, emphasized the company’s alignment with Angola’s sustainable development goals. “We are working on integrated solutions to expand the transmission network, improve

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International Gold News

Ghana’s Gold Reserves Surge to GH₵46.4 Billion Amid Rising Global Prices

The Bank of Ghana has announced that the country’s gold reserves have reached an estimated GH₵46.4 billion as of the end of April 2025, driven by a sharp increase in global gold prices. According to an official update released on 6 May, gold prices rose to GH₵46,086.32 per ounce, boosting the value of Ghana’s reserves. The country’s total gold holdings now stand at 31.37 tonnes, equivalent to 1,008,837.07 ounces, based on the standard conversion rate

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International News Oil

Equatorial Guinea and Shanghai Supezet Sign MoU to Build New Oil Refinery

Equatorial Guinea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese engineering services firm Shanghai Supezet for the construction of a new oil refinery in the country. The agreement was signed on May 2 by Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue and Zhang Jinhong, President of Shanghai Supezet. The MoU paves the way for the establishment of a joint venture to oversee the refinery’s development. Once operational, the refinery will process crude oil for domestic consumption,

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International News Oil

DRC Finalises Division of Cuvette Centrale with 52 New Oil Exploration Blocks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially opened 52 new oil exploration blocks in the Cuvette Centrale sedimentary basin, according to a recent announcement by Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo. This marks the completion of the basin’s division into exploration zones. The process was carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Environment to ensure that boundaries of protected areas were respected. The newly designated blocks add to the three exploration areas previously

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International Energy News

Namibia Eyes Energy Export Leadership and Regional Security

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the country’s ambition to become a major power exporter and a driving force behind Africa’s collective energy security. Speaking at the official opening of the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference, President Nandi-Ndaitwah—represented by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare—called for deeper collaboration between government, academia, and industry. “Our goal is to export power, strategic energy commodities, and foster knowledge partnerships, while promoting regional integration and enhancing Africa’s collective energy security,” she

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International Diamonds

Botswana Cuts Spending and Revises Budget Deficit Amid Ongoing Diamond Market Slump

Botswana is taking steps to reduce spending in response to a prolonged downturn in the diamond market, which has led the government to raise its budget deficit forecast to post-Covid levels, according to the country’s Finance Minister and Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe. In an interview in Washington, Gaolathe emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “Something drastic” needs to be done. He added, “The first thing we need to do is live within our means.

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Gas International

Ghana Loses US$100 Million Annually Due to Gas Flaring

Ghana is losing an estimated US$100 million annually from gas flaring in its oil and gas sector, according to Mr. John Nkaw, Country Director of ActionAid Ghana. In a recent interview, Mr. Nkaw emphasized the significant economic, environmental, and health-related consequences of the ongoing practice, which sees excess gas flared instead of processed. “We have data showing that $100 million worth of gas is flared each year due to the inability to process excess gas.

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