WDC Urges Kimberley Process to Adopt Modern Conflict Diamond Definition at 2025 Plenary

Kimberley Process Faces Crucial Vote as WDC Calls for Expanded Conflict Diamond Definition in 2025 World Diamond Council (WDC) president Feriel Zerouki opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) plenary with a strong appeal for member states to endorse a modernised and expanded definition of conflict diamonds, marking a potentially historic shift for the global certification scheme. Zerouki emphasised that the proposal is the result of three years of drafting, negotiation and consensus-building led jointly by

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Aliko Dangote Plans 2,000 km Fuel Pipeline from Namibia to Zimbabwe

Dangote Group to Build Namibia–Zimbabwe Fuel Pipeline Following $1 Billion Investment Deal Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced plans to construct a 2,000-kilometre fuel pipeline running from Walvis Bay in Namibia, through Botswana, to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Dangote revealed the plan to Zimbabwean media after signing a US$1 billion investment agreement with the Zimbabwean government in Harare on Wednesday. The deal was finalised during a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. “I have signed an agreement

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Rhino Resources Extends Offshore Drilling Campaign in Namibia with Additional Well Test

Rhino Resources Expands Namibia Offshore Program, Targets First Oil by 2030 Rhino Resources has extended its offshore drilling campaign in Namibia after amending its contract with Northern Ocean Ltd (NOL) to include an additional firm well test on the Deepsea Mira rig. The contract amendment adds 28 days to the firm term and will be executed before the three optional wells already scheduled under the existing agreement. The Deepsea Mira, owned by Northern Ocean and

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Namibia Confirms No Decision Made on Potential De Beers Share Acquisition

Namibia Maintains Current Diamond Holdings, Says No Cabinet Decision on De Beers Equity The Namibian government has clarified that no decision has been made regarding the potential acquisition of shares in De Beers. The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the matter has not yet been considered by Cabinet. The Ministry emphasized that the State remains fully invested in its existing 50% stakes in Namdeb and Debmarine Namibia, which continue to underpin the country’s

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Lucara Diamond Achieves Robust Q3 Output and Secures Key Milestones at Karowe Underground Expansion

Lucara Reports Strong Q3 Results as Karowe Mine Delivers Major Diamond Recoveries and Advances Underground Project Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond Corp. reported revenue of $51.2 million from the sale of 101 422 carats during the quarter ended September 30, supported by strong recoveries and continued progress at its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. In August, Lucara recovered a 1 015 ct non-gem diamond and a 37.42 ct near-gem pink Type IIa diamond. The 1 015 ct

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Botswana Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in De Beers Amid Angola’s Rival Bid

Botswana Seeks Control of De Beers as Angola Joins Race for Diamond Giant Botswana is taking concrete steps to acquire a majority stake in De Beers, President Duma Boko announced on Monday, shortly after Angola revealed its own plans to pursue control of the global diamond powerhouse. Botswana currently holds a 15% share in De Beers and contributes around 70% of the company’s annual rough diamond output, making it a cornerstone of the southern African

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Shell Returns to Angola with $1 Billion Deal to Explore 17 Ultra-Deepwater Oil Blocks

Shell Signs $1 Billion Agreement with Angola to Develop 17 Ultra-Deepwater Oil Blocks The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Shell have signed a landmark agreement defining the terms for exploration and development of 17 ultra-deepwater oil blocks off the Angolan coast. The deal represents an initial investment of nearly $1 billion and marks Shell’s return to Angola after a 20-year absence. The agreement follows the memorandum of understanding signed in November

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Halliburton Secures Contract from Shell for HI Gas Project Offshore Nigeria

Halliburton Wins Shell Contract for HI Gas Project to Boost Nigeria’s LNG Supply Halliburton has announced that the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has awarded it a major contract to deliver integrated drilling services for the HI gas project, located in the shallow waters of OML 144 off the Niger Delta coast. The Houston-based oilfield services company said it will deploy remote operations and automated drilling technologies to enhance safety, reduce operational costs,

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Libya’s NOC Announces Major Oil Discovery in Ghadames Basin

Libyan National Oil Corporation Discovers New Oil Well Producing 4,675 Barrels Daily in Ghadames Basin The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant oil discovery in an exploratory well located south of the Western Mountain in the Ghadames Basin, approximately 450 kilometers southwest of Tripoli. According to the NOC, the newly drilled well is estimated to produce around 4,675 barrels of crude oil and 2 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

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Chevron Expands West African Portfolio with Offshore Exploration in Guinea-Bissau

Chevron to Explore Offshore Oil and Gas in Guinea-Bissau’s MSGBC Basin Chevron has announced plans to explore oil and gas reserves offshore Guinea-Bissau, targeting two key blocks within the highly prospective MSGBC Basin. The MSGBC Basin spanning Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry has become one of West Africa’s most promising hydrocarbon regions, attracting significant industry attention after several major discoveries in recent years. Liz Schwarze, Chevron’s Vice President for Exploration, expressed enthusiasm about

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