Lucara Diamond Corp Names Two Exceptional Diamonds Recovered from Botswana’s Karowe Mine

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has named two extraordinary diamonds recovered at its Karowe mine in Botswana. The 2,488-carat diamond, found in August, has been named Motswedi, which means “a water spring” or “the flow of underground water that emerges to the surface, offering life and vitality” in the local Setswana language. The 1,094-carat diamond, discovered in September, has been named Seriti, meaning “aura” or “presence” in Setswana. “We are incredibly proud to announce the naming

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Burgundy Diamond Mines Reports $93 Million Revenue in Q4 Sales

ASX-listed Burgundy Diamond Mines, the operator of the Ekati Mine in Canada, achieved $93 million in revenue from two successful diamond sales cycles in the fourth quarter of 2024. Q4 Sales Highlights Burgundy CEO Kim Truter highlighted the strong performance of Ekati’s ethically sourced diamonds: “Ekati’s ethically produced G7 product sold well this quarter, achieving $106 per carat in the latest sale. While this number reflects a higher-quality parcel of goods, we also observed gains

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Catoca Mining Company Wins Major Awards at Angola Mining Awards 2024

The Sociedade Mineira de Catoca emerged as the top winner in the “Mining Operator of the Year in the Diamond Industry” category at the inaugural Angola Mining Awards held in Luanda on Friday. The event, which aimed to recognize the standout players in the mining industry over the past year, celebrated various achievements across multiple sectors. Pedra Rubra won the “Marketing and Jewelry” category, while the “Cutting” category was claimed by the Kassinga Project in

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Sonangol E.P. Boosts Efficiency with 30% Increase in Block 3/05 Production

Sonangol E.P. has implemented a series of key initiatives between 2019 and 2024 to address declining production, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and improve operational efficiency. Key milestones include the development of a strategy to mitigate production declines, restoring water injection systems, restarting production in Block 3/05A, and achieving a 30% production increase in Block 3/05 in 2023, equating to 6,000 barrels per day. According to a report seen by Jornal de Angola, by

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Lucara Diamond Unveils 2025 Strategy for Botswana’s Karowe Mine

Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond has announced its 2025 operational plan for the Karowe Mine in Botswana, with a focus on increasing production, advancing an underground expansion, and boosting revenue. The company aims to mine up to 2.2 million tons of ore in 2025 while implementing a $115 million underground mine expansion project. This initiative, slated for completion by 2028, is expected to extend the mine’s lifespan beyond 2040. Lucara also projects $225 million in

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QatarEnergy Strengthens Offshore Presence in Namibia with Block 2813 Stake

QatarEnergy has expanded its upstream portfolio in Namibia by acquiring a 27.5% working interest in Block 2813 under a new agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited (HEL), the operator of the block. Announced on Sunday, the agreement confirms HEL, an indirect subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, as the majority stakeholder with a 52.5% interest. The remaining partners, Trago Energy Limited and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), each hold a 10% interest, according to QatarEnergy’s press

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88 Energy Identifies Hydrocarbon Potential in Namibia’s Owambo Basin

88 Energy Limited has uncovered 10 independent structural closures with significant hydrocarbon potential in Namibia’s Owambo Basin. This discovery follows an initial analysis of 2D seismic data within the southern region of Petroleum Exploration Licence 93 (PEL 93). The identified closures, characterized by large structural formations—some exceeding 100 km² in size with substantial vertical relief—show promising indications of hydrocarbon charge from nearby source rocks. Monitor Exploration Limited, the operator of PEL 93’s exploration program, recently

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Sturdee Energy and Frans Indongo Group to Build 20 MW Solar Projects in Namibia

Sturdee Energy and the Frans Indongo Group have partnered to develop two solar power projects in Namibia, located in Mariental and Kokerboom, each with a 10 MW capacity, for a combined total of 20 MW. The initiative is backed by a USD 27.98 million investment, with RMB Namibia serving as the lead financial arranger. These projects aim to harness the region’s abundant solar potential using Tier 1 solar equipment and long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs)

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Dangote Refinery Exports PMS to Cameroon, Advancing Regional Energy Integration

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, in partnership with Neptune Oil, has successfully exported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon for the first time. This achievement marks a significant milestone in advancing regional energy integration and strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Cameroon. This historic collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both companies to addressing the region’s growing energy demands. Speaking on the development, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Dangote Group,

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Sonatrach to Resume Oil Exploration in Libya’s Ghadames Basin After Decade-Long Pause

Algeria’s state-owned oil company, Sonatrach, is set to restart exploration activities in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, specifically on plots 95 and 96, after a hiatus of nearly ten years. The decision follows a recent technical meeting between Sonatrach and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), during which seismic survey data was reviewed and the resource potential of the region reevaluated. As part of the renewed efforts, operations will soon resume on the A1-96/2 exploratory well, which has

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