Galp, the Portuguese oil and gas company, has discovered light oil and gas condensate during its second exploration and appraisal program in Namibia’s Orange Basin. This discovery, near previous finds by Shell and TotalEnergies, builds on the success of its first campaign in license PEL 83. The Mopane-1A appraisal well, drilled by Saipem’s Santorini drillship, is located in blocks 2813A and 2814B at the heart of the Orange Basin, a rapidly emerging oil and gas
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in the rough diamond sector. Under the agreement, Antwerp will assist Angola in establishing a Group of Seven (G7) export verification point for rough diamonds. AWDC, which is already working with Botswana on a similar initiative, will provide Angola with technical expertise and guidance on diamond control and certification. “We can provide practical and technical tools
De Beers has unveiled its 2025 sales calendar, maintaining its standard schedule of 10 sights throughout the year. The diamond mining giant primarily sells rough diamonds to sightholders under a contractual system that ensures consistent supply in exchange for purchasing commitments. Recently, De Beers has adapted its approach by allowing sightholders to purchase fewer goods, addressing oversupply concerns and weak market demand. In December 2024, De Beers concluded its final sight of the year with
The Dangote Group, a prominent Nigerian multinational, has announced plans to invest in Angola’s mineral resources sector and collaborate with Sonangol to support the Lobito Refinery project. This announcement followed a meeting in Luanda on Tuesday between Dangote Group CEO Aliko Dangote and Angolan President João Lourenço. According to a statement from CIPRA, the discussions covered oil and gas production, sugar, and cement. Speaking to the press, Aliko Dangote highlighted the similarities between Angola and
Oman’s Maaden International Investment has been announced as the new shareholder in Angola’s Catoca and Luele mining companies, replacing the Russian diamond giant Alrosa. The announcement was made by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas accessed by VerAngola, Maaden International Investment, a subsidiary of the Sultanate of Oman’s sovereign wealth
A subsidiary of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund has taken over Russian sanctions-hit Alrosa’s stake in Angola’s state-controlled diamond miner, Catoca, according to Angolan officials. Angola had faced mounting international pressure to sever ties with Alrosa, the Russian state-controlled diamond giant and world’s largest producer of rough diamonds by volume. This pressure began in 2022 following Western sanctions imposed on Alrosa due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “From now on, we have a new partner who
Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (ASX: LOM) has announced the successful sale of four exceptional Type IIa diamonds from its Lulo mine in Angola, fetching a total of $2.67 million at a tender hosted by Angola’s national diamond marketing company, Sodiam E.P. High-Value Parcel Breakdown The 120-carat parcel included: The parcel achieved an impressive average price of $22,150 per carat, with the 45-carat white diamond securing the highest price per carat. Lucapa Managing Director and CEO
Lucapa Diamond (ASX: LOM) has announced a phased plan to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine in Australia’s Northern Territory, which has been on hold for years. The first phase, spanning 18 months, involves excavating and dredging five existing pits. This phase will require an investment of A$15 million (US$10 million) and is projected to recover approximately 67,000 carats, generating an estimated revenue of A$42 million (US$27 million). The second phase, lasting 27 months,
The price of Brent crude oil is expected to decline by $5 to $9 per barrel over the next 12 months due to a significant global supply surplus, particularly from non-OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) producers, and weakening demand driven by economic uncertainties in China and Europe. These challenges could intensify if the U.S. government under Donald Trump imposes tariffs on imports from China and Europe. According to international experts interviewed by Broadcast,
Baker Hughes has inaugurated a liquid mud plant, cement bulk facility, and integrated multi-modal hub at Walvis Bay, marking a significant step in supporting Namibia’s growing energy sector and advancing localization efforts. The liquid mud plant, Namibia’s largest by volume and capacity, alongside the cement bulk facility, will supply critical drilling and completion fluids and cement handling services for offshore oil and gas operations. Baker Hughes’ integrated multi-modal facility also features state-of-the-art testing and maintenance
