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World Gold Council Unveils Wholesale Digital Gold Ecosystem to Revolutionize Global Gold Trading

World Gold Council Launches Wholesale Digital Gold Ecosystem to Transform Gold Ownership and Trading The World Gold Council (WGC), in collaboration with British law firm Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting, has introduced a pioneering vision to transform the global gold market: the Wholesale Digital Gold ecosystem. This initiative aims to modernize how gold is owned, traded, and utilized worldwide. Currently, the wholesale gold market operates under two main structures. Allocated gold involves direct ownership of

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Diamonds Economy International News

Botswana’s Diamond Dependence Turns into Crisis as Economy Faces Collapse

Botswana’s Diamond Crisis Deepens: Healthcare Strains, Job Losses, and Record Budget Deficit Threaten Stability Across Botswana, signs of economic distress are multiplying. Patients queue for hours outside government clinics, construction firms reliant on state contracts are laying off workers, and university students are threatening boycotts after promised allowance increases failed to materialize. The downturn marks a sharp reversal for a country once hailed as a model of prosperity in Africa. Fueled by the world’s richest

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Corporate News Energy International

IRH Strengthens UAE–Egypt Energy and Mining Collaboration with Landmark Agreements

International Resources Holding Signs Strategic MoUs with EGPC and Egypt’s Mineral Authority to Boost Energy and Mining Investment International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of 2PointZero, has signed two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority. The agreements reinforce the UAE–Egypt corridor as a key driver of regional energy security and sustainable economic growth. The

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Corporate News Diamonds International

HB Antwerp Unveils Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond from Botswana’s Karowe Mine

HB Antwerp Recovers Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond from Karowe Mine, Showcasing Exceptional Color and Craftsmanship Antwerp, Belgium – September 2, 2025 – HB Antwerp proudly announces the arrival of a 37.42-carat pink Type IIa diamond recovered from Lucara’s Karowe Mine in Botswana. This exceptionally rare stone exhibits an intensity of color rarely seen in the market today. Over the past five years, HB Antwerp has established itself as a leading expert in handling large, complex

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International Gas News

Senegal to End Natural Gas Imports by 2026, Boost Domestic Energy Production

Senegal Plans to Stop Natural Gas Imports by 2026, Leveraging Domestic Production for Energy Security Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that the country will cease importing natural gas in 2026, a strategic move aimed at reducing budget pressures and improving energy efficiency. The government plans to make natural gas a core part of its power mix by converting an existing plant and constructing a new facility. Officials have yet to clarify how this

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Corporate News Exploration Gas International

Egypt Signs $340 Million Oil and Gas Exploration Deals with Shell, Eni, ARCIUS, and Zarubezhneft

Egypt Secures $340M Investment from Shell, Eni, ARCIUS, and Zarubezhneft for Mediterranean and Delta Exploration The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has signed four major agreements with Shell, Eni, ARCIUS Energy, and Russia’s Zarubezhneft to expand oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions. The agreements cover the drilling of 10 wells, with total minimum investments exceeding $340 million. Mahmoud Abdel Hamid, Chairman of EGAS, signed the agreements in the presence

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Corporate News Exploration International Oil

Nigeria Partners with TotalEnergies and Sapetro for Offshore Oil Exploration in Niger Delta

Nigeria Signs Offshore Production-Sharing Contract with TotalEnergies and Sapetro to Boost Exploration Nigeria has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies and local firm South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro) for two offshore blocks, aiming to attract investment and accelerate exploration under the country’s new oil framework. As Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria seeks to revitalize its upstream sector amid global energy transition pressures and declining fossil fuel investments. The agreement covers petroleum prospecting licences (PPL) 2000

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Corporate News International Oil

Dangote Refinery Sources Crude from Ghana for First Time Amid Diversification Push

Dangote Refinery Expands Feedstock Strategy, Sources Crude from Ghana as Output Nears Full Capacity Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has, for the first time, sourced crude oil from Ghana, reflecting its ongoing diversification strategy as the $20 billion project works to stabilize output and address speculation about technical setbacks. Since production began, Dangote Refinery has imported crude from Nigeria, Brazil, Angola, Ghana, and Equatorial Guinea, according to Devakumar Edwin, Executive Director at Dangote Industries. Energy intelligence firm

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International Exploration News Oil

Kenya Launches Bidding for 10 Oil Exploration Blocks in First Licensing Round in Six Years

Kenya Opens Bidding for 10 Oil Exploration Blocks with New Petroleum Legislation The East African nation holds a total of 50 blocks across four sedimentary basins, with 10 now ready for marketing, according to Mohamed Liban, Principal Secretary for Petroleum. Petroleum Commissioner Joseph Otieno said the blocks on offer are located in the Anza and Lamu basins. The selection of these blocks was guided by detailed geoscientific data, ensuring a transparent allocation process. The government

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Corporate News Gold International Mergers & Acquisitions

Harmony Gold Expands Internationally with $1.08 Billion Acquisition of MAC Copper

Harmony Gold Acquires Australia’s MAC Copper Mine for $1.08 Billion to Boost Global Copper Portfolio South Africa’s Harmony Gold has taken a major step in its international expansion strategy with the proposed $1.08 billion (R19 billion) acquisition of Australia’s MAC Copper. The transaction, first announced in May 2025, moved closer to completion after MAC Copper shareholders overwhelmingly approved the deal. Headquartered in Randfontein, Harmony Gold is South Africa’s largest gold producer by volume, operating a

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