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Angolan Minister Explores De Beers’ Offshore Diamond Exploration in South Africa

Diamantino Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, along with his accompanying delegation, visited De Beers in South Africa to witness the company’s offshore diamond exploration operations. The visit allowed Angolan officials to gain valuable insights into De Beers’ exploration and extraction technologies, as well as the advantages and challenges of offshore diamond mining, according to a press release from the Ministry. The visit provided an opportunity for Minister Azevedo and officials from

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De Beers and Botswana Finalize Diamond Sales Agreement Amid Tax Controversy

After more than five years of negotiations, De Beers and the Botswana government have concluded discussions on a new rough diamond sales agreement. However, the deal has yet to be signed. Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, expressed hope that this would happen later in February, a sentiment met with a nod from De Beers CEO Al Cook at a press briefing on February 3. The only remaining step is the formal issuance

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Petra Diamonds Appoints Interim CEOs Amid Financial Restructuring

Independent mining group Petra Diamonds has appointed Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp as interim CEOs following the immediate resignation of Richard Duffy by mutual agreement. Gadodia will oversee corporate matters, while Kemp will manage operational affairs. However, neither will be appointed as directors at this stage. Gadodia, who joined Petra in 2021, has held roles including Planning and Corporate Planning Executive and Chief Restructuring Officer. Previously, he spent 15 years at Sasol in engineering, project

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Sasol Partners with De Beers and Anglo American for Renewable Diesel Pilot in South Africa

Sasol, an integrated energy and chemical company, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with diamond company De Beers and global mining giant Anglo American to launch a renewable diesel pilot project in South Africa. The initiative aims to evaluate the commercial and technical viability of producing renewable diesel. The project will use Solaris and Moringa crops to produce vegetable oil, which will then serve as feedstock for Sasol’s existing facilities, designed to produce low-cost

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Endiama and N’Dumba Sign Diamond Exploration Agreement

Endiama, Angola’s state-owned diamond-trading company, has signed a mining investment agreement with N’Dumba, a subsidiary of the Jean Boulle Group, to engage in diamond prospection, exploration, and commercialization. The agreement was formalized at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, with Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and Rui Xavier, Angola’s ambassador to South Africa, in attendance during the signing ceremony, Endiama reported on Tuesday. The N’Dumba concession, located in

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Lucapa Diamond Company Faces Disruption at Lulo Mine Due to Local Blockade

Lucapa Diamond Company is currently facing a production disruption at its Lulo mine in Angola after local community leaders barricaded all entrances to the site, making a series of unreasonable demands, according to the company. While the blockade remains peaceful, it has prevented Lucapa’s workers from entering or exiting the site. The company expressed concern for the safety of its employees should it attempt to break through the barricade. Although the workers who are inside

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Lucapa Diamond Company Faces Revenue Slump Amid Falling Diamond Prices

Lucapa Diamond Company reported a sharp 71% year-on-year decline in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, as the lower proportion of large diamonds significantly impacted the average price per carat. Sales from the company’s Lulo mine in Angola dropped to $10 million for the quarter, with the average price per carat plunging by 80% to $1,251. However, the company saw a 42% increase in sales volume, reaching 8,016 carats. The steep drop in average

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NUM Criticizes Petra Diamonds Over Mass Layoffs Amid Industry Downturn

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has condemned Petra Diamonds for its decision to lay off over 200 workers as part of a cost-cutting strategy. This decision comes in the wake of an extended downturn in the diamond industry, which has forced several companies, including Petra, to make difficult decisions regarding staffing, production, and pricing forecasts. The layoffs specifically target employees at Petra’s Cullinan and Finsch mines in South Africa. Petra initially announced the layoffs

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Anglo American Pushes for Growth Amid De Beers Spin-Off and Potential M&A Interest

Anglo American is focused on maximizing its value as it prepares for a possible new acquisition bid and expects substantial progress on the long-awaited spin-off of its De Beers diamond business, CEO Duncan Wanblad said on Monday. The company rejected a $49 billion hostile takeover attempt from BHP in May 2024, which targeted its copper assets. Since then, Anglo—one of the best-performing major miners last year—has streamlined its portfolio by divesting coal assets and announcing

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Botswana and De Beers Finalize Negotiations on Rough Diamond Sales Agreement

The Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations for a new sales agreement governing Debswana’s rough diamond production. This agreement also includes an extension of Debswana’s mining licenses beyond 2029, marking a significant milestone in their longstanding partnership. The development follows the Heads of Terms agreed upon on September 30, 2023. Debswana, a 50:50 joint venture between GRB and De Beers, operates some of Botswana’s most prominent

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