GIA Acquires 30% Stake in Tracr to Advance Diamond Traceability and Provenance

GIA Acquires 30% Stake in Tracr, Strengthening Blockchain-Based Diamond Provenance and Traceability The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 30% shareholding in Tracr, the blockchain-powered diamond provenance platform originally developed by De Beers Group. The investment marks a major milestone in Tracr’s transition toward becoming an independent, industry-wide platform and reflects growing confidence in its ability to enhance transparency, traceability, and provenance across the global natural diamond value

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Akinwumi Adesina Appointed Chair of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund

Former AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina Named Chair of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund The Botswana government and De Beers have appointed former African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina as Chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund, a joint initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s economic diversification and long-term development. Adesina, who served as President of the AfDB from 2015 to 2025, brings extensive experience in development finance and economic transformation. During his tenure,

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Trafigura Posts Record Half-Year Profit Amid Oil Market Volatility Driven by Iran Conflict

Trafigura Net Profit Surges to $4.1bn as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Oil Markets and Boosts Trading Gains Trafigura reported a sharp rise in net profit for the first half of its 2026 financial year, providing an early indication of how major commodity trading houses are benefiting from heightened volatility in global energy markets linked to the Iran conflict. The results also position the firm as a stronger challenger to rival Vitol in the race to

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Traditional Leaders Back Kalungwishi Hydropower Project as Development Gains Momentum in Northern Zambia

247MW Kalungwishi Hydropower Project Gains Strong Traditional Leadership Support, Set to Transform Luapula and Northern Provinces A major milestone in Zambia’s energy and industrial development agenda is taking shape as the 247-megawatt Kalungwishi Hydropower Project gains renewed momentum, with strong backing from government, the private sector, and traditional leaders whose communities are expected to benefit from the transformative investment. Located along the Kalungwishi River, the project is expected to become a catalyst for economic growth

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South Africa Raises Petrol Prices as Global Oil Tops $100 and Fuel Levy Relief Is Rolled Back

South Africa Faces Higher Fuel Costs as Oil Prices Surge and Government Scales Back Relief Measures South Africa is set to face higher fuel costs as global oil prices climb above $100 per barrel and government support measures are scaled back, increasing pressure on households and businesses in the country’s already strained economy. From June 3, petrol prices will rise by R1.43 per litre, according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). The

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Lucara Reports Robust 2025 Performance and Major Progress on Karowe Underground Expansion

Lucara’s Karowe Mine Delivers Strong 2025 Output as Underground Expansion Advances Toward 2038 Life Extension Lucara Diamond Corp recorded a strong operational performance in 2025 at its Karowe Mine in Botswana, processing 2.79 million tonnes of ore and recovering 354,467 carats of diamonds. The production included a significant number of large, high-value stones that continue to reinforce Karowe’s global reputation as a premier diamond source. During the year, the mine recovered 772 “special” diamonds weighing

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Puma Energy Reaffirms Investment Push in Mozambique’s Energy Transition and CNG Expansion

Puma Energy to Expand Mozambique Operations With Focus on CNG, Carbon Projects and Rural Fuel Access Mozambique’s energy sector development particularly in compressed natural gas (CNG), energy transition initiatives, and carbon-related environmental projects featured prominently on Wednesday during a meeting in Maputo between President Daniel Chapo and Puma Energy Chief Executive Officer Mark Russell. The company reaffirmed its commitment to expanding investment in Mozambique, highlighting the country’s growing potential in energy development and sustainability-linked initiatives

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Rovuma LNG Expected to Transform Mozambique Economy With Multi-Billion-Dollar Annual Gains

Rovuma LNG Project May Boost Mozambique GDP by $11 Billion a Year, Says Standard Bank Study Standard Bank’s Mozambican subsidiary says the Rovuma LNG project, led by US energy major ExxonMobil in the Rovuma Basin in northern Cabo Delgado province, could significantly transform Mozambique’s economy, adding an estimated average of US$11 billion to GDP annually. The project, which is nearing a final investment decision (FID), is expected to generate up to US$150 billion in total

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TotalEnergies Local Procurement Tops US$141 Million as Namibia Supplier Base Expands

TotalEnergies Spends US$141 Million on Namibian Suppliers, Expands Local Content Drive TotalEnergies has spent more than US$141 million on locally sourced goods and services since 2022 as it intensifies efforts to increase Namibian participation in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry. Speaking at an Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop, TotalEnergies Lead for Contracts, Procurement, Engineering and Local Content, Veronica Mungonena, said the company’s local supplier network has expanded significantly over the past

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Namibian Businesses Urged to Raise Standards to Access Oil and Gas Opportunities

Certification, Compliance and Infrastructure Key for Namibian Suppliers Seeking Oil and Gas Contracts Namibian businesses seeking to participate in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry must address gaps in certification, infrastructure and governance if they are to secure contracts as the sector moves closer to large-scale development. The message emerged during the Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop hosted by Petrofund, where international service providers outlined the key requirements, local companies must meet

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