De Beers Q1 Production Up 17% to 7.1M Carats as Botswana, Canada and South Africa Drive Growth Despite Price Decline Diamond producer De Beers reported a 17% year-on-year increase in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats for the quarter ended March 31, driven mainly by planned ore releases at the Gahcho Kué mine in Canada and higher output from the Venetia underground mine in South Africa. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, production surged by 88%,
Aliko Dangote Targets 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day Capacity Expansion at Dangote Refinery, Creating Up to 95,000 Jobs Africa’s largest industrial project is set for another major scale-up, with Aliko Dangote announcing plans to expand the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. The expansion is expected to create up to 95,000 skilled jobs at peak construction, reinforcing the refinery’s role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialisation and energy security
Rhino Resources Launches Capricornus-1A Appraisal Well to Assess Light Oil Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Rhino Resources is advancing appraisal activities at its Capricornus oil discovery offshore Namibia following confirmation of a high-quality light oil-bearing reservoir in the Orange Basin, one of the world’s most closely watched new petroleum frontiers. The company has announced that it has contracted the Saipem 12000 drillship to carry out the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in Block 2914, which falls under
TotalEnergies Invests $141 Million in Namibian Suppliers to Boost Local Participation in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry TotalEnergies has spent more than US$141 million on local goods and services in Namibia since 2022, as the energy major intensifies efforts to expand local participation in the country’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. The investment reflects a broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains and ensure Namibian businesses benefit from the development of offshore energy resources. Speaking
TotalEnergies Boosts Africa Exploration Strategy as Namibia Offshore Oil Projects Advance Toward 2026 Investment Decision TotalEnergies is accelerating its global exploration strategy, investing approximately $1 billion annually in new energy developments as it strengthens its upstream portfolio across key regions, including Africa. The company says its long-term growth depends not only on capital investment but also on building strong partnerships, trust, and sustained collaboration with host governments and local communities. Namibia Emerges as a Strategic
ReconAfrica Enters Angola Oil Exploration with New Partnership as Kavango Basin and Gabon Projects Advance Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has expanded its African exploration footprint, marking a strategic entry into Angola while continuing to advance key oil and gas projects across the continent. The company confirmed new exploration activity in Angola alongside ongoing developments in Namibia and Gabon, as it strengthens its position in several high-potential sedimentary basins. Angola Entry Marks Strategic Expansion A major
Angola struggles to secure funding for $6.6 billion Lobito refinery as investor negotiations slow and regional participation remains unclear Angola’s planned $6.6 billion Lobito refinery is facing renewed financing uncertainty as discussions with regional and international investors progress more slowly than expected, raising concerns over the timeline for securing full financial closure. State-owned oil company Sonangol has said it has received no formal communication from Botswana regarding reported interest in acquiring a stake in the
Gabon secures $1 billion oil-backed financing from Trafigura in seven-year crude supply deal to strengthen public finances and investment spending Global commodities trader Trafigura has signed a $1 billion oil-backed financing agreement with the government of Gabon, providing upfront liquidity in exchange for future crude oil deliveries over a seven-year period. Announced on Wednesday, the arrangement will see Trafigura extend prepayment financing to the Gabonese state while acting as the exclusive buyer of the country’s
TotalEnergies Reports Major Offshore Oil Discovery in Republic of Congo, Estimating Over 100 Million Barrels of Recoverable Resources TotalEnergies has announced the discovery of hydrocarbons in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing drilling campaign to expand the Moho offshore field, a key deepwater production hub in the country. The company reported that drilling activities identified a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 metres, indicating significant resource potential in the area. Based on
President Duma Boko Travels to Oman to Secure Resource Partnerships and Financing for Potential De Beers Stake Expansion Botswana President Duma Boko is travelling to Oman to sign cooperation agreements covering natural resources and energy, as his administration works to strengthen the country’s position in leading diamond producer De Beers Group. Boko is scheduled to hold talks through Tuesday with Haitham bin Tariq, according to a statement issued by the president’s office on Sunday. The
