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Transport and Logistics International

DRC Seeks $500 Million World Bank Support for Lobito Corridor Project

DRC requests $500M from World Bank to develop Lobito Corridor, boosting regional trade and infrastructure During the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Finance Minister, Doudou Fwamba, submitted a $500 million financing request to the World Bank to support the Lobito Corridor project. The Finance Ministry confirmed that the institution has agreed to review the proposal. In discussions with World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde, Minister Fwamba

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Corporate News International Oil

Woodside Energy Shares Hit Two-Week High After Raising Fiscal 2025 Production Forecast

Woodside Energy lifts 2025 production outlook despite lower Q3 revenue, shares surge 4% Shares of Australia’s Woodside Energy rose to a two-week high on Wednesday after the company raised its fiscal 2025 production forecast, even as third-quarter revenue declined 9.4% due to lower average realised prices. The country’s largest independent energy firm now expects fiscal 2025 production to range between 192 million and 197 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), up from its previous guidance

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International Diamonds News

Moody’s Downgrades Botswana’s Credit Rating Amid Diamond Industry Slump

Moody’s cuts Botswana’s rating to Baa1, citing diamond market downturn and rising government debt Global credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Botswana’s sovereign credit rating from ‘A3’ to ‘Baa1’, citing mounting challenges as the government struggles to adjust to a structural decline in the diamond industry and a rising debt burden. “The economy remains heavily reliant on capital-intensive diamond mining; diversification efforts lag due to reform delays, while exposure to climate shocks persists,”

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Diamonds International News

Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Collapse as Consumers Return to Natural Stones

Lab-grown diamond demand drops amid oversupply; consumers shift back to natural diamonds, says World Diamond Council president Lab-grown diamonds are rapidly losing their shine as oversupply floods the market and prices plummet, prompting consumers to rediscover the allure of natural stones, according to World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki. After reaching record highs in early 2022, natural diamond prices slumped in the second half of the year—largely due to the rising popularity of lab-grown gems,

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Diamonds International News

Debswana Announces Plans to Diversify Beyond Diamonds

Debswana Announces Plans to Diversify Beyond Diamonds, Leveraging 55 Years of Mining Expertise Debswana, the mining powerhouse that has been the backbone of Botswana’s economy for over 55 years, is charting a new course beyond its traditional diamond business. Speaking at the African Mining Summit in Gaborone this morning, Bakani Motlhabani, Chief Technical Officer at Debswana Diamond Company, revealed that the firm is exploring diversification opportunities to sustain long-term growth as diamond resources decline. “We

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International Gas News

South Africa to Resume Shale Gas Exploration in Karoo Basin Following Moratorium Lift

South Africa Set to Lift Shale Gas Moratorium, Opening Karoo Basin to Exploration South Africa is preparing to lift its long-standing moratorium on shale gas development, clearing the way for new exploration across the resource-rich Karoo Basin. The country’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, confirmed that the ban would be lifted once updated environmental regulations are formally published later this month. The moratorium, first imposed in 2011, halted all new applications for shale

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International Energy News

IEA Urges Mozambique to Accelerate Clean Energy Access and Electrification

IEA Calls on Mozambique to Fast-Track Clean Cooking and Electrification Efforts The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged Mozambique to accelerate access to clean energy for cooking and to advance national electrification efforts to improve living standards across the country. The recommendations were presented on Monday during the Energy and Climate Week of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), taking place in Maputo until Friday. In its analysis of Mozambique’s energy policy, the IEA

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Renewable Energy International Mergers & Acquisitions

Axian Energy Expands into Zambia with 54.3MW Bangweulu Solar Project Acquisition

Axian Energy Enters Zambia with Acquisition of Bangweulu Solar Project Renewable energy developer Axian Energy has officially entered the Zambian market with the acquisition of the Bangweulu Solar Project, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy and pan-African expansion. Located in Lusaka Province, the Bangweulu Solar Project has an installed capacity of 54.3 megawatts peak (MWp) and generates approximately 87 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually — enough to power more than 82,500 households. Through this transaction,

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International Gold Mining Projects

Mali Secures First U.S. Mining Investment as Flagship Gold Revives Historic Morila Mine

Flagship Gold Partners with Mali’s SOREM to Restart Morila Mine in First U.S. Mining Investment Under New Code Mali has secured its first U.S. mining investment, marking a significant step in reviving one of the country’s most historic gold operations. Flagship Gold Corp., a United States-based mining company, has entered a strategic partnership with Mali’s state-owned Mineral Resources Research and Exploitation Company (SOREM) to restart production at the Morila gold mine—the first American-backed project under

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International News Oil

UAE Blocks Sudanese Oil Shipments Amid Diplomatic Rift, Disrupting Regional Trade Flows

UAE Halts Sudanese Crude Oil Shipments Over Diplomatic Dispute, Impacting Fujairah and South Sudan’s Exports The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly blocked several Sudanese crude oil shipments, escalating a growing diplomatic rift between Abu Dhabi and Khartoum and disrupting a key source of revenue for Sudan’s military-led government. According to a report by the Financial Times, the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure imposed a blockade on cargo movements to and from Port Sudan

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