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Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives Over Wage Disparities

24, March, 202524, March, 2025

Niger has expelled three Chinese oil executives following a dispute over salary inequalities between expatriate staff and local workers, Oil Minister Sahabi Oumarou announced. Oumarou stated that the Nigerien government was dissatisfied with how wealth was distributed between the state and its foreign partners. He highlighted that in 2023, a Chinese employee in Niger earned an average of $8,678 per month, while a local worker in the same role received just $1,200. Despite repeated attempts

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International News Oil Petroleum

Nigeria Increases Petrol Imports as NNPC Ends Naira-for-Crude Program

24, March, 202524, March, 2025

Nigeria is set to witness a surge in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s decision to end the Naira-for-Crude initiative—a policy that allowed local refiners to purchase crude in the local currency. The move could significantly impact local fuel production, particularly at the Dangote Refinery. According to a document from the Nigerian Ports Authority, reported by The Punch, seven vessels carrying 115,000 metric tonnes (154.22 million liters) of

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Corporate News Diamonds International

Petra Diamonds to Cut 468 Jobs Amid Market Challenges

24, March, 202524, March, 2025

Petra Diamonds plans to lay off approximately 468 workers at its Cullinan and Finsch mines in South Africa, according to the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). NUM claims Petra intends to replace many of its permanent employees with contract labor to cut costs. The union attributes the job cuts to weak diamond market conditions, operational underperformance, upcoming debt refinancing, and cost-cutting measures. “The NUM believes these justifications are pretexts to sacrifice workers and shield executives

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Mountain Province Secures $20 Million Loan to Maintain Operations Amid Financial Struggles

24, March, 202524, March, 2025

Mountain Province has secured a $20 million loan from its majority shareholder, Dunebridge Worldwide, to sustain operations and settle outstanding debts with joint-venture partner De Beers. The loan aims to offset losses caused by weak diamond demand, which has driven prices down and placed the company under financial strain. This funding is part of a broader refinancing effort after Mountain Province recently disclosed difficulties in meeting both immediate and near-term obligations, including payments to lien

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Local Mining Projects News

Angola to Begin Niobium Production in 2025 Amid Infrastructure Challenges

24, March, 202524, March, 2025

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has announced that niobium production will begin this year in Quilengues, Huila. The long-awaited project is expected to commence once electricity supply issues at the site are resolved. “If everything proceeds as planned, production activities will begin this year in the first phase, with future expansion planned,” Azevedo stated during a meeting with Niobonga, the Chinese company overseeing production. He emphasized the project’s significance, noting

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Petroleum Local News Oil

Angola Increases Diesel Price as Part of Fuel Subsidy Reform

24, March, 202524, March, 2025

The Angolan government has raised the price of diesel from 200 to 300 kwanzas per liter, effective from 1:00 AM on March 24, 2025. The Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) announced the measure, stating that it is part of the ongoing “gradual adjustment of retail fuel prices to market levels.” In a statement released on Sunday, the IRDP clarified that, as the regulatory authority, it is responsible for setting and announcing fuel prices. While diesel

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Corporate News Local Mining Projects

Pensana Secures Full Financing for Angola’s Longonjo Rare Earth Project

22, March, 202522, March, 2025

London-listed Pensana has secured full financing of $268 million for the development of its Longonjo rare earth project in Angola, marking a significant step forward for the global magnet metal supply chain. The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has approved a $81.2 million contribution to a $160 million syndicated loan facility, alongside South Africa’s Absa Bank. This facility will cover 60% of Phase 1 funding, subject to final loan documentation and conditions precedent. The remaining funding

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Lucapa Secures Majority Stake in Angola’s Lulo Diamond Project

22, March, 202522, March, 2025

Australia-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has finalized its Mineral Investment Contract (MIC) for the Lulo Joint Venture (JV) in Angola, increasing its ownership stake to 51%. During a three-day meeting in Angola, the MIC committee and JV partners—including Endiama, Rosas & Petalas, and Lucapa—agreed on all outstanding details. The final agreement has now been submitted to the Angolan Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum for formal signing. A signing ceremony is expected soon, with Lucapa set

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Saudi Arabia’s Taaden Replaces Alrosa in Angola’s Diamond Sector

21, March, 202516, May, 2025

The exit of Russian diamond company Alrosa from Angola’s Catoca and Luele mines was officially finalized on Monday through the signing of three agreements between Endiama, Angola’s national diamond company, and Taaden, a state-owned mining company from Saudi Arabia. Endiama Chairman José Ganga Júnior explained that Alrosa’s departure was driven by operational difficulties stemming from sanctions imposed on Russia. Over the past 15 months, efforts were made to secure a viable solution for Catoca and

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Local Exploration News Oil

Angola and Vietnam Strengthen Oil Exploration Efforts in Etosha Okavango Basin

19, March, 202519, March, 2025

Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese company Xuan Thiên Group (XTG) to explore the oil potential of the Etosha Okavango Basin. The agreement, signed in Luanda, marks a significant step toward assessing the region’s hydrocarbon resources. Key Highlights of the Agreement 🔹 Exploration Scope: The study will cover approximately 300,000 square kilometers in the Etosha/Okavango Basin.🔹 Seismic Data Acquisition: The project includes obtaining

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