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De Beers Halts Lab-Grown Diamond Production to Focus on Natural Gems

4, June, 20244, June, 2024

De Beers announced a strategic overhaul, ceasing the production of synthetic diamonds for its Lightbox consumer brand to concentrate on manufacturing and selling natural polished diamonds. This pivot aligns with the company’s new “Origins” strategy, emphasizing the value of natural diamonds and technology over synthetic jewelry. Transition to Technology Hub At the JCK Las Vegas breakfast event, De Beers CEO Al Cook explained that the company will streamline its Element Six business, merging its three

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Sonangol Controls Fuel Leak on Catete Road Pipeline

3, June, 20243, June, 2024

A fuel leak discovered midweek in a pipeline along Catete Road, near the FTU drainage ditch, has been brought under control. Sonangol Distribuição e Comercialização, the public company managing the pipeline, announced that upon identifying the rupture, they immediately suspended the pipeline’s operation. In a statement accessed by Jornal de Angola, Sonangol mentioned that the leak was likely caused by external factors, which are still under investigation. Ongoing analyses are expected to provide a precise

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Local Energy News

Gemcorp Angola Partners with Govt to Boost Energy Sector Development

3, June, 20243, June, 2024

Gemcorp Angola is committed to advancing energy sector projects in partnership with the Angolan government. To this end, a memorandum of understanding was signed in Luanda with the Ministry of Energy and Water, aiming to create a platform that will facilitate investments in the energy sector. The memorandum outlines plans for modernizing the Capanda Hydroelectric Plant and constructing electrical power transmission lines to the Namibian border. These initiatives will position Angola as a key energy

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Gem Diamonds Recovers 212.49 ct Type II Diamond from Letšeng Mine

31, May, 202431, May, 2024

Gem Diamonds has recovered a 212.49 carat Type II white diamond from its 70%-owned Letšeng mine in Lesotho. This marks the sixth diamond weighing over 100 carats to be recovered from the mine this year. Located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, the Letšeng mine is renowned for producing large, high-quality Type II diamonds. These exceptional diamonds, each weighing over 100 carats, contribute 70% to 80% of Gem Diamonds’ annual revenue.

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International Energy News Renewable Energy

Nigeria to deploy 250 MW of distributed solar

31, May, 202431, May, 2024

Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency is partnering with Husk Power Systems for interconnected minigrids and isolated minigrids, rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, productive use of energy (PUE) initiatives, appliance sales, and financing. The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Husk Power Systems have agreed on a strategic partnership to deploy up to 250 MW of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in support of the government’s energy access, energy transition, and energy security targets. The

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Mozambique Signs Oil and Gas Exploration Contracts with CNOOC and ENI

31, May, 202431, May, 2024

The Mozambican government and Chinese oil company CNOOC Hong Kong Holding signed five concession contracts on Thursday in Maputo for oil and gas exploration in the Angoche sedimentary basin, located off the coast of Nampula province. Additionally, a sixth contract was signed with Italian energy company ENI. At the signing ceremony, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Carlos Zacarias noted that this milestone is the culmination of a process that began in November 2021, when

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International News Oil

Galp to Sell Stake in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin to ADNOC

31, May, 202431, May, 2024

The Mozambican Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a potential change in the partnership of Area 4 in the Rovuma Basin, located off the coast of Cabo Delgado province. This follows the decision by the Portuguese oil and gas company Galp to sell its stake to the Emirati oil company ADNOC. Galp has reached an agreement with ADNOC to sell its position in the Area 4 natural gas consortium for nearly 600 million

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Botswana’s President Masisi Defends Natural Diamonds Amid Synthetic Gem Threat

31, May, 202431, May, 2024

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday labeled synthetic gems a significant threat to the country’s economic foundation, as the government prepares to launch a $6-billion project to extend the life of its flagship Jwaneng diamond mine. The natural diamond market has faced challenges over the past two years due to rising consumer demand for cheaper lab-grown diamonds and global macroeconomic volatility. Masisi will attend the JCK Show in Las Vegas this week, the world’s largest

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Local Energy News

Government plans to open energy production to the private sector

31, May, 202431, May, 2024

The expansion and modernization of the national electrical system, which includes three million connections, by 2027, foresees the insertion of the private sector in the production, distribution and commercialization of electrical energy in the country, with a view to ensuring financial sustainability, reducing high losses and improve the “weight” in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To this end, the Executive is already working on the new legal framework that will allow entrepreneurs to enter the

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Diamonds Local News

Lucapa Diamond Miner Eyes Angola’s Diamond Potential Under New Leadership

28, May, 202428, May, 2024

Lucapa, an Australia-based diamond miner, under the helm of its newly appointed chairperson, Stuart Brown, sees Angola as the primary target for diamond exploration globally. Brown, a former De Beers CFO and interim CEO, emphasized Angola’s potential in Lucapa’s strategic direction, citing its largely unexplored diamond-rich provinces as key exploration targets. The company’s 15-year presence in Angola, particularly through its Lulo operation, has been marked by significant success in alluvial diamond production. Brown highlighted Lulo’s

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