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ExxonMobil and Partners Secure PSC Extension for Angola’s Offshore Block 17

Energy giant ExxonMobil and its consortium partners have signed a production sharing contract (PSC) extension for Block 17, a key offshore oil asset in Angola. The renewed agreement includes TotalEnergies, Equinor, Azule Energy—a 50/50 joint venture between bp and Eni—and Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol. “As a partner, we have witnessed firsthand the significant contribution that Block 17 has made to Angola’s oil and gas industry,” said Katrina Fisher, President of ExxonMobil Angola. The extension

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Petra Diamonds Sees Decline in Rough Prices Amid Weaker Product Mix and Market Uncertainty

Petra Diamonds reported a decline in rough diamond prices at its latest combined tender, reflecting a shift toward smaller, lower-quality goods and ongoing challenges at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The miner generated $53 million from the sale of 613,747 carats during its combined fifth and sixth trading sessions, which took place partially in April and concluded in June, the company announced Monday. While like-for-like prices rose 3% across most product categories compared to

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Debswana Turns to Global Markets to Fund $6 Billion Jwaneng Underground Mine

Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company is seeking funding from international capital markets to finance its ambitious $6 billion Jwaneng underground expansion, as falling revenues challenge its ability to support large-scale capital projects. Speaking at a mining conference in Gaborone on Monday, Managing Director Andrew Motsomi said the company is pushing forward with plans to extend the life of its flagship Jwaneng Mine to 2054 by transitioning from open-pit to underground operations—despite a global slump in diamond

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Corporate News International Oil

SBM Offshore to Exit Equatorial Guinea with Sale of FPSO Aseng Stake

Dutch floating production specialist SBM Offshore has reached an agreement to divest its entire ownership in the FPSO Aseng lease and operations business to GEPetrol, marking its planned exit from Equatorial Guinea. The company will undergo a transition period of up to one year before fully withdrawing from the country. According to SBM Offshore, this sale aligns with its ongoing strategy to optimize its leasing and operations portfolio, following a series of recent divestments. The

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International Corporate News Oil

ReconAfrica Targets Kavango Basin Expansion with New Drilling and C$10 Million Fundraising Effort

ReconAfrica is preparing to drill its second exploration well in Namibia’s Kavango Basin, bolstered by a fresh capital raise aimed at advancing its ambitious exploration program. The Canadian-based explorer announced plans to raise C$10 million (approximately US$7.3 million) through a public share offering, as disclosed after market close on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The offering is expected to close during the week of June 16. Proceeds from the raise will primarily fund exploration activities, including

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Corporate News International Oil

Oando Commits $550 Million to NNPC’s Project Gazelle as Part of Landmark Expansion

Oando Plc has committed $550 million in crude prepayment to support the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) Project Gazelle—an initiative designed to stabilize oil revenues through forward crude sales. The investment was disclosed in the company’s audited 2024 financial results, marking a pivotal year highlighted by Oando’s acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC). The transaction, finalized on August 22, 2024, significantly expanded Oando’s asset base and improved its financial outlook. Group Chief Executive Wale

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Petra Diamonds Reports Lower Sales Amid Market Volatility

London-listed Petra Diamonds has sold 613,682 carats of diamonds for $53 million during its combined Tender 5 and 6 sales cycle, bringing total revenue for the financial year to $239 million from 2.39 million carats sold. Due to ongoing fluctuations in diamond prices and demand, Petra has moved away from fixed tender schedules. The company now reserves the option to delay parts of tenders or sell diamonds as run-of-mine. “Reporting tender results on a tender-by-tender

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Oman Replaces Sanctioned Alrosa in Angola’s Catoca Diamond Mine

A subsidiary of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund has replaced Russia’s Alrosa as a shareholder in Catoca, Angola’s state-controlled diamond mining company, marking a significant shift in the company’s ownership structure. The update was reflected on Catoca’s official website. Endiama EP, Angola’s national diamond company, now holds 59% of Catoca, while Taadeen, the new shareholder linked to Oman’s sovereign fund, holds the remaining 41% stake—previously owned by Alrosa. The move comes after mounting international pressure on

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Corporate News International Oil Petroleum

Dangote Refinery Ramps Up with U.S. Crude Amid Nigeria’s Oil Supply Challenges

Africa’s largest crude oil refinery, the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, has increasingly turned to U.S. oil imports to meet its feedstock requirements—despite Nigeria’s position as the continent’s top crude producer. The refinery, with a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), began sourcing significant volumes of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Midland crude in 2025, according to Bloomberg ship-tracking data. During its early 2024 startup phase, American crude made up a smaller share of

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International Corporate News Oil

Petrobras Targets Africa as Key International Growth Frontier

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant, has set its sights on Africa as its main growth market outside of Brazil, according to CEO Magda Chambriard. In an interview with Reuters, Chambriard disclosed that Ivory Coast has granted Petrobras preferential rights to acquire nine offshore exploration blocks in deep and ultra-deep waters. Additionally, Nigeria, Angola, and Namibia have all expressed interest in partnering with the Brazilian company. “We are experts in the eastern margin of Brazil,” Chambriard

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