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Lucapa Diamond Company Unveils Promising Results from Geophysical Survey at Merlin Project

Lucapa Diamond Company (ASX: LOM) has achieved significant results from the first geophysical survey conducted in 25 years at its Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory, utilising advanced exploration technology. A preliminary review of the electromagnetic (EM) survey data revealed two large, highly conductive base metal targets, prompting the company to plan follow-up ground-based geophysics to further define these targets. A second phase of survey data processing is in progress, aimed at identifying new

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Absa Bank Backs $160 Million Loan for Pensana’s Angola Rare Earths Project

Pan-African lender Absa Bank, through its Corporate and Investment Banking division, has conditionally approved a credit term sheet for a 50% participation in a $160-million syndicated loan facility for London-listed Pensana’s Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. The approval is subject to the conclusion of definitive loan documentation, fulfilment of specified conditions, and obtaining political and commercial risk insurance from a reputable insurer for Absa’s exposure under the facility. The loan will provide senior funding

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Local Transport and Logistics

SADC Ministers Convene in Lobito to Discuss Agency’s Organizational Framework

Members of the Committee of Ministers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting today in Benguela to deliberate on the organizational structure of the Agency. This marks the second meeting of the group, held in the rail-port city of Lobito. The discussions aim to refine the framework and operations of the Agency, aligning it with SADC’s goals of regional cooperation and sustainable development. Lobito, renowned for its strategic position and infrastructure connecting inland

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Angola Oil & Gas Launch Reception Scheduled for January 28 in Luanda

The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition 2025 will officially launch with an exclusive reception event on January 28, 2025, at Lookal Beach Club in Luanda from 18:00 to 21:00. This event marks the beginning of preparations for the 6th edition of Angola’s premier oil and gas conference, scheduled for September 2025. AOG continues to serve as the cornerstone of Angola’s oil and gas sector, fostering investment opportunities, facilitating partnerships, and advancing key

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Corporate News Local Oil

Oando Energy Secures Operatorship of Angola’s Block KON 13

The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), Angola’s upstream regulator, has announced the results of the Limited Public Tender for Block KON 13 in the Kwanza Onshore Basin. Oando Energy, a Nigerian independent exploration and production (E&P) company, has been confirmed as the operator of Block KON 13 with a 45% stake, according to Africoilgasreport. The tender process began on May 24, 2024, and closed on September 3, 2024. ANPG noted that 10%

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Local News Transport and Logistics

EU Commits to Supporting Sustainable Development of Lobito Corridor

The European Union (EU) has expressed its interest in participating in the development of the Lobito Corridor, recognizing its potential for sustainable and inclusive economic diversification, including increased household income in the region. Sylvie Millot, Head of the EU’s Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Unit, confirmed this on Friday in Benguela, following a courtesy meeting with the provincial governor of Benguela. She emphasized that the Lobito Corridor is a key priority for the EU in

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Local News Transport and Logistics

AIA Calls for Feasibility Study to Enhance Lobito Corridor’s Economic Impact

Members of the Angolan Industrial Association (AIA) have emphasized the importance of conducting a feasibility study for the construction of connection branches between key large-scale production centers and the Lobito Corridor. This initiative is seen as a priority to maximize the economic benefits of this significant infrastructure, which serves both the Angolan economy and the southern region of Africa. The message was conveyed by the president of the association, José Severino, who outlined the vast

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Endiama Targets 14.8 Million Carats and $2.1 Billion Revenue by 2025 Amid Market Challenges

The Angolan National Diamond Company (Endiama) aims to produce 14.8 million carats of diamonds and generate $2.1 billion in revenue by 2025, according to its chairman, José Ganga Junior. Speaking during the company’s 44th anniversary, Ganga Junior acknowledged ongoing challenges in the diamond market, including significant price reductions and sluggish demand. Diamond prices have dropped by more than 60% in some cases, with the average price per carat estimated at $146 for this year. Currently,

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Local News Oil

Angola’s Brent Oil Exports Surge as Prices Hit Three-Month High

Brent crude oil, the benchmark for Angola’s exports, surged 3.69% on Friday to close at $79.76 per barrel for March delivery on the London Futures Market, marking its highest level in three months. The North Sea crude, a key reference for European markets, ended the session on the International Exchange at $79.76, up $2.84 from Thursday’s closing price of $76.92. During the session, Brent briefly exceeded $80 per barrel. This sharp rise follows an announcement

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Oil Local News

Angola’s Oil Production to Plateau at 1.173 Million Barrels Per Day in 2025

Oxford Economics, a British consultancy firm, forecasts that Angola’s oil production will stagnate at 1.173 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025. This follows a 3.6% increase in 2024, which brought production to 1.170 million bpd. According to analysts cited by Lusa, Angola’s oil output saw a slight uptick in November, aligning with the government’s production targets. The consultancy estimates that crude oil production grew by 3.6% last year, reaching 1.170 million bpd, with a

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