US Oil Production Growth to Remain Measured Despite Trump’s Plans

LONDON – US oil and gas companies are unlikely to make significant production increases under president-elect Donald Trump, as the industry remains focused on capital discipline, according to Liam Mallon, head of Exxon Mobil’s upstream division. Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London on Tuesday, Mallon stated, “We’re not going to see anybody in ‘drill, baby, drill’ mode.” He emphasized that the industry’s focus on economic factors and disciplined capital management will likely prevent

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Botswana Joins Antwerp as Origin Certifier for G7 Diamond Exports

Botswana, a major African diamond producer, will join Antwerp as an origin certifier of rough diamonds exported to the Group of Seven (G7), which banned imports of Russian diamonds earlier this year. This move aims to address concerns raised by African diamond-producing nations and ensure fair participation in the new certification system. The initial plan required all diamonds to pass through Antwerp, Europe’s diamond hub, for verification under a new tracing system. However, producers such

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Lucapa Diamond to Restart Production at Australia’s Merlin Mine with Phased Plan

Lucapa Diamond (ASX: LOM) has announced a phased plan to restart production at the Merlin diamond mine in Australia’s Northern Territory, which has been on hold for years. The first phase, spanning 18 months, involves excavating and dredging five existing pits. This phase will require an investment of A$15 million (US$10 million) and is projected to recover approximately 67,000 carats, generating an estimated revenue of A$42 million (US$27 million). The second phase, lasting 27 months,

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Botswana Diamonds Secures Environmental Approval for Kalahari Drilling Campaign

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has obtained environmental authorisation from Botswana’s Department of Environmental Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to begin drilling at two targets in the Kalahari. The drilling programme will explore two gravity anomalies spanning 12 hectares and 6 hectares, located near the company’s KX36 kimberlite discovery. These targets hold potential to enhance existing resources in the region, including the Ghaghoo mine, situated about 60 km from KX36 and currently under care

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Ghana’s Gold Trade Desk Generates $1.02 Billion, Boosts Economy

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) of Ghana has reported $1.02 billion in revenue over the past year through its gold trade desk. This platform was created to formalize the country’s small-scale mining sector, enhance gold traceability, and provide a dependable market for locally produced gold. In addition to stabilizing the small-scale mining sector, the desk has significantly supported the economy by channeling $600 million to Bulk Distribution Companies for petroleum imports. This measure has

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Oil Prices Rise Slightly as Dollar Strengthens

Oil futures for January delivery rose to $70.14 per barrel on Friday, marking a 0.06% increase on the New York Mercantile Exchange at the time of reporting. Earlier in the session, prices reached their peak before showing potential support at $66.53 and resistance at $70.75 per barrel. The U.S. Dollar Index Futures, which tracks the dollar’s performance against a basket of six major currencies, gained 0.51%, trading at 107.48. Meanwhile, on the ICE Futures Exchange,

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Brent Crude Prices Predicted to Drop Amid Global Supply Surplus

The price of Brent crude oil is expected to decline by $5 to $9 per barrel over the next 12 months due to a significant global supply surplus, particularly from non-OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) producers, and weakening demand driven by economic uncertainties in China and Europe. These challenges could intensify if the U.S. government under Donald Trump imposes tariffs on imports from China and Europe. According to international experts interviewed by Broadcast,

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Gold and Oil Prices Drop Amid Possible Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Gold and oil prices fell by approximately 3% on Monday following reports of a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which could ease tensions in the Middle East. By 6:00 PM Luanda time, gold—a traditional safe-haven asset—had dropped by 3.13%, trading at $2,631 per ounce. This decline interrupted a five-session streak of consecutive gains. Market analyst Adrián Hostaled highlighted that, in addition to the potential ceasefire, the nomination of Scott Bressent as the future

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Baker Hughes Launches Advanced Facilities to Boost Namibia’s Energy Industry

Baker Hughes has inaugurated a liquid mud plant, cement bulk facility, and integrated multi-modal hub at Walvis Bay, marking a significant step in supporting Namibia’s growing energy sector and advancing localization efforts. The liquid mud plant, Namibia’s largest by volume and capacity, alongside the cement bulk facility, will supply critical drilling and completion fluids and cement handling services for offshore oil and gas operations. Baker Hughes’ integrated multi-modal facility also features state-of-the-art testing and maintenance

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Namibia’s Diamond Sector Challenges Threaten Economic Growth

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has expressed concerns that ongoing challenges in the mining sector, particularly in the diamond industry, may extend beyond 2024, posing a significant threat to the country’s economic growth. Kazembire Zemburuka, BoN’s Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, highlighted declining production volumes and falling international diamond prices as critical issues affecting GDP growth throughout 2024, with projections indicating continued struggles in the coming years. “The challenges facing the diamond mining

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