ExxonMobil Lifts Force Majeure on Rovuma LNG, Paving the Way for 2025 FID Target ExxonMobil has officially lifted the force majeure declaration on the 18-million-metric-ton-per-year Rovuma LNG export project in Mozambique, the company told Platts on Nov. 20. “The lifting of FM allows us to stay on track with our Rovuma LNG project,” a company spokesperson said. “We are working with our partners and the government of Mozambique to ensure the safety of our people
TotalEnergies Increases Ownership in Nigeria’s OPL 257 as Offshore Strategy Advances TotalEnergies has signed new agreements with Conoil to acquire an additional 50% interest in the OPL 257 exploration block, raising its total stake to 90%. The move strengthens the company’s strategic position in Nigeria’s offshore oil sector and supports its goal of achieving cost-efficient production growth by utilising existing offshore infrastructure. OPL 257 lies approximately 150 kilometres off Nigeria’s coast and borders PPL 261,
De Beers Debuts Traceable ORIGIN Diamonds in US and Canadian Stores De Beers Group has launched its new branded polished diamond collection, ORIGIN, in retail stores across North America, marking the first time this provenance-focused range is available directly to consumers. The launch strengthens De Beers’ strategy to enhance confidence in natural diamonds through traceability and digital storytelling, enabled by Tracr, the group’s blockchain platform. Each ORIGIN diamond can be traced from discovery, with provenance
TotalEnergies Rejects War Crimes Allegations Amid Mozambique LNG Project Restart TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne has strongly rejected accusations that the French energy company bears responsibility for the alleged killing of civilians at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project site in Mozambique four years ago. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) stated Tuesday that the company “is accused of having directly financed and materially supported” a Mozambican armed unit that allegedly detained, tortured,
Mozambique Restores LNG Force Majeure Period, TotalEnergies Concession Extension Rejected The Mozambican Government has decided to reinstate the four-and-a-half-year suspension period during which the LNG megaproject in Cabo Delgado was under force majeure, rejecting TotalEnergies’ proposal for a ten-year extension of the concession to offset losses incurred during the halt. A source close to the process told Lusa that the resolution, approved at Tuesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, “in line with applicable regulations, reinstates the
Elizabeth Bay Mine Faces Uncertain Future as Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining Placed in Provisional Liquidation The Elizabeth Bay Mine in Namibia faces renewed uncertainty after the High Court ordered the provisional winding-up of its operator, Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd, following an application by Lewcor Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Lewcor argued that the company is financially distressed and at risk of dissipating assets, prompting the court to freeze operations and place the mine under judicial oversight. High
Angola’s SODIAM Posts $1.4 Billion in Revenue and Major Sales Growth Between January and October The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) recorded total gross revenue of $1.4 billion between January and October of this year, reflecting an increase of $338.5 million compared to the same period in 2024. A company statement notes that these results demonstrate the robustness of SODIAM’s commercial strategy. During the same period, the company reached a sales volume of
Luele Mining Adopts Advanced Itraceit System to Boost Diamond Transparency, Compliance, and Ethical Sourcing Sociedade Mineira do Luele has announced the integration of Itraceit, a state-of-the-art technological traceability system designed to enhance transparency, control, and regulatory compliance throughout the company’s diamond value chain. According to the company, adopting the Itraceit platform marks a significant milestone in its technological modernization efforts. The system supports Luele’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and strict compliance with
Endiama Strengthens Angola’s Diamond Sector at Kimberley Process Meeting 2025 in the UAE Endiama is actively participating in the 2025 Kimberley Process Meeting, taking place from November 17–21 in the United Arab Emirates, where the company is reinforcing Angola’s commitment to modernizing Kimberley Process (KP) certification and improving global mechanisms for diamond sector credibility, transparency, and responsible governance. The Angolan delegation includes Endiama Executive Administrator Domingos Margarida and Neide Fastudo, Head of Communication and Institutional
Angola’s Block 15 Secures $3 Billion ExxonMobil Investment to Boost Oil Production Through 2037 ExxonMobil will invest three billion dollars to extend the operational lifespan of Block 15 in Angola, following the signing of a new agreement with the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). The deal was formalized on November 13th in Luanda, during a ceremony led by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. According to the Ministry’s statement, the
