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De Beers Board Member Matome Tsholetsa Malema Passes Away Sodiam Raises $25.8 Million in 16th Rough Diamond Auction Shell Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Angola’s Oil Production Sonangol Oil Tanker Damaged by Explosion Near Iraqi Port Angola and Namibia Advance Energy Cooperation with Focus on Electricity Interconnection Oil Hits Multi-Year High as Iran Conflict Escalates, Boosting Vegoils and Aluminium Ghana Prepares Alternative Gold Export Routes Amid Dubai Flight Disruptions Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East Middle East Tensions Send Oil Prices Higher, Raising Inflation Risks for Africa Uganda Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Programme to Boost Reserves
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De Beers Board Member Matome Tsholetsa Malema Passes Away

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Sodiam Raises $25.8 Million in 16th Rough Diamond Auction

Corporate News Oil Petroleum

Shell Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Angola’s Oil Production

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Corporate News Diamonds International Mining Personality

De Beers Board Member Matome Tsholetsa Malema Passes Away

De Beers Board Member and Minerals Development Company Botswana CEO Matome Tsholetsa Malema Dies Global…
Corporate News Diamonds Local

Sodiam Raises $25.8 Million in 16th Rough Diamond Auction

Angola’s Sodiam Generates $25.8 Million in Rough Diamond Auction, Surpassing Expectations Angola’s National Diamond Trading…
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Shell Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Angola’s Oil Production

Shell Pledges Support for Angola’s Oil Production Revival as Company Returns After 20 Years Shell…
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Sonangol Oil Tanker Damaged by Explosion Near Iraqi Port

Sonangol Tanker Hit by Explosion Near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair Port; Crew Safe and Vessel…
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Angola and Namibia Advance Energy Cooperation with Focus on Electricity Interconnection

Angola and Namibia Strengthen Energy Ties, Discuss Power Interconnection and Baynes Hydroelectric ProjectAngola and Namibia…
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Oil Hits Multi-Year High as Iran Conflict Escalates, Boosting Vegoils and Aluminium

Oil Surges 25% to Highest Since 2022 Amid Iran War, Driving Vegoils and Aluminium Prices…
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Botala Energy and AAAS Energy Collaborate on 250 MW Solar Project in Botswana

Botala Energy Ltd. (ASX:BTE) and AAAS Energy BV, a Sub-Saharan Africa-focused solar developer, have inked an agreement to evaluate the feasibility of installing up to 250 MW of solar capacity at an energy hub currently in progress in Botswana. The proposed project is slated for Botala’s Leupane Energy Hub and Industrial Park near Palapye. The site has the potential to accommodate an impressive 500 MW of solar energy and 200 MW of gas-fired power generation.

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International News Oil Petroleum

Another African Country Overtakes Nigeria as Top Oil Producer

According to data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Libya overtook Nigeria as the top African oil producer in March. The April 2024 monthly oil report published by OPEC said the North African country recorded 1.24 million barrels per day of crude oil in March, a 5.7% increase from the 1.17mbpd recorded in February. Nigeria recorded an oil output of 1.23mbpd in March compared to the 1.32mbpd produced in February. The March figure

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Oil Exploration International News

Ivory Coast Expands Offshore Exploration with ExxonMobil Partnership

Ivory Coast’s Oil Minister recently announced a significant milestone in the country’s offshore exploration efforts—a production-sharing agreement with ExxonMobil for two ultra-deepwater blocks in the Gulf of Guinea. The agreement encompasses Ivory Coast’s CI-602 and CI-603 blocks, spanning 3,874 and 5,543 square kilometers, respectively, and featuring depths ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 meters. Oil and Energy Minister Adama Toungara highlighted that each block has a maximum exploration period of nine years, with a potential contract

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Local News Oil Petroleum

Angola Emerges as Top Crude Oil Producer Amidst Nigeria’s Sales Challenges

Nigeria is grappling with the daunting task of finding buyers for its crude oil, with approximately 30 out of 53 loaded cargoes currently stranded. This predicament arises despite the country experiencing low production levels, with Angola surpassing Nigeria as the leading crude oil producer. Bloomberg data indicates that the unsold cargoes could exceed 30 million barrels. While Nigeria boasts one of the world’s best grades of crude oil, challenges such as refinery maintenance and stiff

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Diamonds Economy Exploration Local News

ENDIAMA President Reveals Plans for Diamond Exploration

In a significant announcement, José Manuel Augusto Ganga Júnior, President of the Board of Directors of the National Diamond Company (ENDIAMA), unveiled plans for a groundbreaking feasibility study aimed at tapping into Angola’s untapped oceanic resources, including diamonds and other valuable minerals. The revelation came during a high-profile event in Luanda, underscoring Angola’s commitment to diversifying its mining sector and harnessing its rich natural resources. Addressing reporters at the “Albina Assis” auditorium of the Ministry

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Gold Economy Local News

Angola’s Mineral Secretary Optimistic on Gold Production and Refining

The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correia Victor, expressed optimism about Angola’s gold production and refining capabilities during a recent address in Luanda. He highlighted significant strides made in gold production in provinces like Cabinda, Huíla, and Huambo, and emphasized the imminent completion of the Luanda Gold Refinery. Victor asserted that these developments lay the groundwork for the mineral sector to contribute substantially to the country’s revenue in the coming months. Speaking at

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International News Oil Petroleum

Nigeria Secures $1B Crude Prepayment Facility

Multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is providing a $1 billion crude oil prepayment facility to Nigeria. Aimed at boosting the country’s foreign reserves, the facility will be released in May 2024. The loan represents part of a larger $3.3 billion crude prepayment facility, with Afreximbank having already disbursed $2.25 billion in January 2024. The country’s state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will repay the loan using revenue generated from crude sales. According to

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International Gold Mining

South Sudan Govt to Establish Mining Marketing Stations

South Sudan’s government has announced its plans to work with Qatari gold firm United Gold Factory to establish mining marketing stations in mineral-rich areas in the country. The marketing stations will be used to organize small-scale mining enterprises in South Sudan and facilitate the trade of refined extractive resources. The marketing stations will also serve to formalize the mining sector, improving working conditions and hours, wages as well as health and safety concerns. In addition

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International Oil Petroleum

Libya Surpasses Nigeria as Top African Crude Oil Producer in March

According to the April 2024 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Libya emerged as the leading African crude oil producer in March, surpassing Nigeria. The data revealed that Libya produced 1.236 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude, up from 1.173 million bpd in February. On the other hand, Nigeria recorded a production output of 1.23 million bpd in March 2024, compared to 1.32 million bpd in February.

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International Gas News

TotalEnergies Faces Scrutiny Over Mozambique Gas Operations Amid Conflict

French multinational TotalEnergies is facing scrutiny over its plans to resume natural gas extraction in Mozambique’s conflict-ridden Cabo Delgado region, potentially violating the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), according to NGOs. Following a terror attack in 2021, TotalEnergies, along with ExxonMobil and Eni, halted operations in Cabo Delgado. However, during a recent presentation of its 2023 annual results, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné announced intentions to restart operations in Mozambique this year. NGOs, including

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