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International Energy News

Botswana Seeks Relief as Power Crisis Deepens

Botswana government officials are set to meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week to address soaring power import costs, which have more than doubled, exacerbating the country’s ongoing energy crisis. Frequent breakdowns at Botswana’s 600 MW Morupule B power plant have led to blackouts lasting up to four hours. To cover the shortfall, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., South Africa’s state-owned power company, has been supplying electricity. However, Botswana’s Energy Minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, informed lawmakers

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Cobre Launches Deep Drilling at Kitlanya West in Botswana

Australian junior miner Cobre has commenced a diamond drilling program at the Kitlanya West project in Botswana, targeting copper-silver mineralization in partnership with diversified major BHP. The drilling campaign follows seismic surveys completed in 2024 and is part of Cobre’s recently announced earn-in joint venture with BHP. The program includes three deep drill holes, each exceeding 1 km, aimed at testing large anticlinal trap sites identified in seismic sections and providing insights into the deeper

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Lucara Takes Direct Control of Karowe Underground Expansion

Lucara Diamonds has ended its engineering, procurement, and construction management contract with JDS Energy & Mining (JDS) as of March 31, shifting to owner-managed operations for the Karowe underground expansion project (UGP) in Botswana. Announcing the transition on Monday, the Canada-based company stated that it had signed a master service agreement (MSA) with JDS to complete specific engineering components, while all site-based contracts and activities now fall under Lucara’s direct oversight. The move is expected

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Diamonds Corporate News International

Debswana to Halt Operations at Letlhakane and Jwaneng Modular Plants Amid Market Downturn

Debswana Diamond Company will suspend production at its Letlhakane Tailings Plant (LTP) and Jwaneng Modular Plant (JMP) by the end of March 2025. This decision aligns with the company’s strategic response to ongoing challenges in the global diamond market, where demand and rough diamond prices have continued to decline through 2023 and 2024. In light of these conditions, Debswana’s Board of Directors, during its March meeting, revised the 2025 production target from 18 million carats

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Oil International News

Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Production Concerns

The global oil market saw a significant rise in the price of a barrel, reaching $72.20 on March 21, 2025, marking a 1.5% weekly increase. This continues the pattern of fluctuations observed in recent weeks on international commodities markets. As reported by the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), “As of March 21, 2025, the price of oil rose by 1.5% compared to the previous period, where it traded at $70.10 per barrel.” Experts at the

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Oil International News

Uganda Awards UAE-Backed Firm Contract to Build $4 Billion Oil Refinery

A UAE-backed company has secured the contract to construct Uganda’s first crude oil refinery, a $4 billion project in Kabaale, Hoima District. The facility will process 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day, enhancing Uganda’s energy independence and reducing reliance on fuel imports. UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments holds a 60% stake in the refinery, while Uganda’s National Oil Company retains the remaining 40%. The project aims to maximize Uganda’s oil reserves in the Albertine Graben

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International News Oil

MRS Oil to Delist from NGX and Move to NASD OTC Exchange

MRS Oil has finalized plans to voluntarily delist its shares from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and migrate to the NASD OTC Securities Exchange. The decision was approved during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on June 25, 2024, and disclosed through a corporate filing with NGX. In line with NGX Delisting Rules (Rules 1.10 and 1.13(f)) and other regulatory requirements, MRS Oil will compensate shareholders who opposed the delisting or were absent from the EGM

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International Corporate News Oil

TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Venus Field Development Offshore Namibia

TotalEnergies EP Namibia B.V. (TEEPNA) and its joint venture partners—Impact Oil & Gas, NAMCOR, and QatarEnergy—plan to drill up to 40 subsea wells on the Venus Field offshore Namibia. Hydrocarbons will be processed and stored on a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. TEEPNA has applied for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to develop Block 2913B and produce light crude oil. To secure approval, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is being conducted

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International News Renewable Energy

Mozambique and Germany Partner to Advance Green Hydrogen Development

Mozambique and Germany have signed a €500,000 financing agreement to support the development of the Green Hydrogen Project in Mozambique, aiming to diversify the country’s energy matrix. “The promotion of green hydrogen in Mozambique can help diversify energy supply, create job opportunities, and drive industrial and infrastructure development,” said Ronald Münch, Germany’s ambassador to Mozambique, in a joint statement. The agreement was signed between Eletricidade de Moçambique (EDM) and the German Development Bank (KfW), which

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International Gold

Fatal Accidents Highlight Dangers of Illegal Gold Mining in Manica in Mozambique

Two men have died in an artisanal gold mine in Nhampassa, Báruè district, Manica province. One was killed when a tunnel collapsed, while the other suffered fatal injuries after falling into a mining pit. The first victim died instantly at the scene, while the second succumbed to his injuries on the way to Catandica District Hospital after being rescued by fellow miners. The mining site is owned by Sociedade Mineira de Nhampassa (SOMINHA). According to

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