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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
De Beers Reports 38% Increase in Q3 Diamond Output, Driven by Jwaneng Mine Diamond miner De Beers produced 7.7 million carats in the third quarter ended September 30, marking a 38% year-on-year increase. The growth was primarily driven by higher output from its Jwaneng mine in Botswana. Operations in Botswana saw a 51% year-on-year rise in diamond production, totaling six million carats for the quarter. De Beers attributed the increase to the processing of higher-grade
De Beers Names Kevin Smith Interim COO as Veteran Executive Burger Greeff Retires De Beers has appointed Kevin Smith, currently Executive VP of Corporate Affairs & Strategy, as interim Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 December 2025. He succeeds Burger Greeff, who is retiring after 30 years with the group. “As COO, Burger has brought integrity, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to our purpose. His contributions have helped shape our operations and inspired many across
Botswana and Angola Meet to Discuss Cooperation on De Beers Sale as Africa’s Diamond Market Shifts Botswana and Angola held high-level talks in Gaborone, Botswana, as both countries position themselves to gain control of De Beers, the diamond unit that Anglo American is selling as part of a corporate restructuring. Botswana’s Mines Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo and Angola’s Mineral Resources Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo met privately for approximately 40 minutes before making brief comments to
