WDC Urges Kimberley Process to Adopt Modern Conflict Diamond Definition at 2025 Plenary

Kimberley Process Faces Crucial Vote as WDC Calls for Expanded Conflict Diamond Definition in 2025 World Diamond Council (WDC) president Feriel Zerouki opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) plenary with a strong appeal for member states to endorse a modernised and expanded definition of conflict diamonds, marking a potentially historic shift for the global certification scheme. Zerouki emphasised that the proposal is the result of three years of drafting, negotiation and consensus-building led jointly by

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Libya’s NOC Announces Six New Oil and Gas Discoveries in 2025

Libya’s National Oil Corporation Discovers Six New Wells Adding 168 Million Barrels of Oil Reserves The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has announced the discovery of six new oil wells in 2025, with an estimated recoverable oil reserve of 168.1 million barrels and gas reserves of 52.019 billion cubic feet. According to NOC data, three of the wells have successfully passed testing, one is still under evaluation, and two have been temporarily suspended. The

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Aliko Dangote Plans 2,000 km Fuel Pipeline from Namibia to Zimbabwe

Dangote Group to Build Namibia–Zimbabwe Fuel Pipeline Following $1 Billion Investment Deal Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced plans to construct a 2,000-kilometre fuel pipeline running from Walvis Bay in Namibia, through Botswana, to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Dangote revealed the plan to Zimbabwean media after signing a US$1 billion investment agreement with the Zimbabwean government in Harare on Wednesday. The deal was finalised during a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. “I have signed an agreement

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Rhino Resources Extends Offshore Drilling Campaign in Namibia with Additional Well Test

Rhino Resources Expands Namibia Offshore Program, Targets First Oil by 2030 Rhino Resources has extended its offshore drilling campaign in Namibia after amending its contract with Northern Ocean Ltd (NOL) to include an additional firm well test on the Deepsea Mira rig. The contract amendment adds 28 days to the firm term and will be executed before the three optional wells already scheduled under the existing agreement. The Deepsea Mira, owned by Northern Ocean and

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Namibia Aims for 400 MW of Renewable Energy by 2030 to Boost Economy and Energy Security

Namibia Targets 367–400 MW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030 to Drive Industrial Growth and Job Creation Namibia is targeting between 367 and 400 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, focusing primarily on solar and biomass projects. Eduardo Rodriguez, Chairperson of the Namibia Petroleum Operators Association, said the planned expansion will enhance energy security, support industrial growth, and help the country meet its climate commitments. “Renewables are a fundamental component of Namibia’s economic diversification

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Namibia Confirms No Decision Made on Potential De Beers Share Acquisition

Namibia Maintains Current Diamond Holdings, Says No Cabinet Decision on De Beers Equity The Namibian government has clarified that no decision has been made regarding the potential acquisition of shares in De Beers. The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the matter has not yet been considered by Cabinet. The Ministry emphasized that the State remains fully invested in its existing 50% stakes in Namdeb and Debmarine Namibia, which continue to underpin the country’s

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Mozambique Earns $67.6 Million from Oil and Gas as Sovereign Fund Nears Launch

Mozambique Natural Gas and Oil Revenues Reach $67.6 Million in 2025 Ahead of Sovereign Fund Rollout Mozambique earned US$67.64 million from oil and natural gas exploitation up to September 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. Budget execution data for January to September 2025 shows that US$24.68 million came from the Mining Production Tax, while US$42.96 million was derived from the “profit oil” component—revenues from production exceeding the “cost oil” allocated to the Mozambican State.

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Lucara Diamond Achieves Robust Q3 Output and Secures Key Milestones at Karowe Underground Expansion

Lucara Reports Strong Q3 Results as Karowe Mine Delivers Major Diamond Recoveries and Advances Underground Project Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond Corp. reported revenue of $51.2 million from the sale of 101 422 carats during the quarter ended September 30, supported by strong recoveries and continued progress at its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. In August, Lucara recovered a 1 015 ct non-gem diamond and a 37.42 ct near-gem pink Type IIa diamond. The 1 015 ct

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Angola Accelerates Oil Sector Growth with New Licenses, Investments, and International Deals

Angola is moving decisively to revitalize its oil sector, combining a major licensing push, increased investments, and high-profile international agreements. The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) announced that the country is set to award up to 60 oil and gas concessions by the end of 2025, surpassing the 50 blocks already allocated since 2019. The initiative is aimed at stabilizing Angola’s oil production, which had previously fallen below one million barrels per

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India and Angola Deepen Cooperation in Oil, Mining, and Technology

President Droupadi Murmu’s Angola Visit Strengthens India–Angola Ties in Oil, Mining, and Emerging Technologies During her first-ever state visit to Angola, President Droupadi Murmu spotlighted new opportunities for Indian investment in Angola’s oil, mining, and technology sectors key areas that could define the next phase of India Angola economic cooperation. President Murmu met with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, where discussions centered on long-term energy security, mineral exploration,

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