Kuwait, an OPEC producer, has given the green light to the construction of its inaugural major oil industrial hub, and numerous companies are vying for the project. The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), a state-owned entity responsible for managing the country’s downstream sector, is overseeing this endeavor in the Southern Al-Ahmadi Governorate, according to reports. Initially, KNPC had set September 19 as the deadline for bids. However, it was decided last week to extend the
Canada’s Roxgold opened its gold mine in the northwestern region of Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, aiming to produce about 130,000 oz/y of gold, the company said on Friday. “We have more than 10 years of mining production ahead of us at Seguela, and our ambition is to continue exploring and developing. The Seguela gold mine is about 500 km north of the commercial capital, Abidjan. Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, is seeking to
Gemstone producer Gemfields earned revenues of $25.5 million from its latest auction of commercial-quality rough emeralds recovered from the Kagem mine, in Zambia. All 43 lots put on offer were sold, resulting in an average price of $7.51/ct. “We are very pleased indeed to see yet another set of auction results that demonstrate that the emerald market remains in excellent shape and wish our auction partners much success during this important tradeshow season,” comments Gemfields
Authorities in the American state have filed a lawsuit against five major oil companies, alleging that they deceived the population for decades by downplaying the climate risks of fossil fuels. The American state of California initiated legal action on Friday, September 15th, against five of the world’s largest oil companies, claiming that they caused millions in damages and misled the public by minimizing the risks of fossil fuels in climate change. The legal action was
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) on Thursday called for proposals from service firms to create a secure global database that would improve trust in the gold market’s value chain. Gold refineries must source gold responsibly under the industry body’s accreditation requirements, allowing them access to London’s bullion market, the world’s largest. The group’s database of Russian gold bars held by banks in London helps to prevent sanctions evasion by Russian companies. “Our goal is
Diversified gold producer Gold Fields has downgraded its 2023 and 2024 production expectations for its new Salares Norte mine in Chile due to a delay in the first gold from the project. In a project update on Friday, the JSE- and NYSE-listed mining firm explained that certain components required commissioning by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendor to maintain the validity of their warranties. “Challenges in securing the OEM vendor representatives, due to previously announced
TotalEnergies has initiated the preparatory studies for the major exploration venture in Block 58, situated offshore of Suriname, marking a pivotal step forward in the large-scale oil project. The company holds a commanding stake in the operation, with a 50% interest, complemented by a matching 50% share held by APA Corporation. Appraisal of the two main oil discoveries, Sapakara South and Krabdagu, was successfully completed in August 2023, with the drilling and testing of three
Diamond producer Botswana Diamonds (BOD) states that mining at the dumps of the company’s Marsfontein project is ongoing. In an update on its Marsfontein and Thorny River projects, in South Africa, the company says exploration, including drilling and geophysics in the mine area, has identified a blow of between 5 m and 10 m, and about 13 m from the surface. This blow has been identified as fresh kimberlite. BOD states that while the company
Kuwait Oil Company anticipates concluding its inaugural offshore oil and gas exploratory and drilling initiatives by 2026, according to the firm’s chief geologist. The exact timeline remains contingent on the progress made during the sea-based operations, as explained by Ahmed Al-Otaibi during a briefing at Kuwait’s oil ministry. Should the drilling operations prove successful, they hold the potential to usher in new production phases, potentially enhancing Kuwait’s oil and gas output. This foray into offshore
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) revealed that Nigeria’s oil production in August 2023 rose to 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 1.08 million barrels in July. This increase allowed Nigeria to move from third place to second place among Africa’s largest crude oil producers, trailing behind Libya. OPEC’s monthly oil market report attributed Nigeria’s improved output to direct communication for the month of August 2023. Although Nigeria’s 100,000 barrel increase
