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Sodiam Raises $25.8 Million in 16th Rough Diamond Auction

Angola’s Sodiam Generates $25.8 Million in Rough Diamond Auction, Surpassing Expectations Angola’s National Diamond Trading Company, Sodiam, raised approximately $25.8 million in its 16th auction of special rough diamonds, exceeding initial expectations by 22.97%, the company announced. According to a statement from Sodiam, the auction featured 74 special rough diamonds produced by several mining companies, including Furi, Somiluana, Cuilo Kwanza, Lulo, Kaixepa, Chitotolo, Mussende, Catoca, and Luele. A total of 2,560.17 carats were sold during

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Corporate News Oil Petroleum

Shell Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Angola’s Oil Production

Shell Pledges Support for Angola’s Oil Production Revival as Company Returns After 20 Years Shell has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Angola’s efforts to revive and expand oil production as the global energy company moves to re-establish its presence in the country after a 20-year absence. The commitment was highlighted by Alioune Sourang, CEO of Shell in Angola, following a meeting with Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo. According to a

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Corporate News Local Oil

Sonangol Oil Tanker Damaged by Explosion Near Iraqi Port

Sonangol Tanker Hit by Explosion Near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair Port; Crew Safe and Vessel Stable An oil tanker linked to Sonangol, named Sonangol Namibe, was damaged by an explosion last week while anchored near the Iraqi port of Khor al Zubair Port, according to a source from the Angolan state oil company. The vessel, which sails under the Bahamas flag, sustained material damage to its hull after one of its ballast tanks was struck.

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Diamonds Corporate News International

Lucara Reports Lower 2025 Earnings as Karowe Underground Expansion Advances

Lucara Diamond Revenue Falls in 2025 as Botswana’s Karowe Underground Project Requires Additional Funding Canada-listed Lucara Diamond reported lower revenue and earnings for 2025 as the company continued advancing the underground expansion of its flagship Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana, while warning that additional financing will be required to complete the project. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Lucara sold 353,302 carats, down from 399,215 carats in 2024. Revenue declined to C$159.7 million, compared

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Local Corporate News Mining Projects

Cascade Natural Resources Boosts Investment in Pensana to Accelerate Longonjo Rare Earths Project

Cascade Natural Resources Raises Pensana Investment to $165M to Support Angola’s Longonjo Rare Earths Mine Global rare earths investment platform Cascade Natural Resources has increased its strategic investment in London-listed Pensana to $165 million, strengthening support for the company’s US-focused mine-to-magnet supply chain strategy. Cascade had initially committed $100 million, but the revised agreement expands the investment to accelerate development of key rare earth assets, particularly the Longonjo Rare Earths Project in Angola. Under the

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Corporate News International Oil

Seplat Accelerates Production Growth with Idle Well Revival Program

Seplat Restores 49 Idle Wells, Targets 50 More as Offshore Output Surges After ExxonMobil Asset Deal Seplat Energy Plc has restored 49 previously idle wells to production following its US$1.28 billion acquisition of onshore and shallow-water assets from ExxonMobil, adding significant new capacity as part of a broader offshore turnaround strategy. The company confirmed in its latest audited financial results that the well restoration campaign was a key driver of offshore growth in 2025. Cost-Efficient

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Corporate News Gas International

Eni Raises Stake in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field to 42.9% After Engie Exit

Eni Expands Position in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field Following Engie Withdrawal Eni has increased its stake in Algeria’s onshore Touat natural gas project after Engie formally exited the development, according to a presidential decree issued by Algerian authorities. The decree approves amendments to the hydrocarbon contract covering the Touat perimeter, which comprises blocks 352A and 353 in the Adrar region of southwestern Algeria. Under the revised ownership structure, Eni acquires 8% of Engie’s former interest,

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Oil Corporate News International

Nigeria Restructures OPL 245, Clearing Path for Shell and Eni Development

Nigeria Splits OPL 245 Into Four Blocks as Shell and Eni Move to Develop 9-Billion-Barrel Deepwater Reserve Nigeria has restructured its high-profile OPL 245 deepwater oil block into four separate assets to be jointly developed by Shell Plc and Eni SpA, potentially unlocking one of Africa’s largest undeveloped offshore oil reserves. According to a source familiar with the decision, final contract signings are expected to begin shortly, although the government has yet to make a

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Corporate News Diamonds International

De Beers Reports $511 Million Loss in 2025 Amid Weak Global Diamond Demand

De Beers Posts $511M Loss as Chinese Demand Slows and U.S. Tariffs Hit Global Diamond Trade De Beers, Africa’s largest diamond producer, reported a substantial $511 million loss for 2025, compared with a $25 million loss in 2024. The sharp decline reflects weaker demand in China, U.S. tariff pressures, and softer global diamond prices affecting key operations in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Production and Operations Rough diamond production fell 12% to 21.7 million carats,

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International Corporate News Diamonds

Petra Diamonds Reports Stable EBITDA Despite Weaker Revenue in H1 2026

Petra Diamonds Posts $26M Adjusted EBITDA Amid Lower Revenue; Cullinan Blue Diamond Highlights Ore Quality London-listed Petra Diamonds has reported revenue of $100 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, down from $115 million in the same period a year earlier. The company attributes the decline to the timing of tenders between December 2025 and January 2026. Strong Diamond Inventory and Product Mix As of December 31, 2025, Petra held 608,217 carats of

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