Namibia Weighs Stake in De Beers Amid Diamond Market Slump

Namibia Considers De Beers Stake as Diamond Prices Decline and Industry Faces Challenges Namibia will carefully assess whether to acquire a stake in De Beers as the global diamond market faces a prolonged slump, local media reported on Monday, citing the country’s Deputy Prime Minister. Anglo American, De Beers’ parent company, announced on September 9 that it is selling the diamond giant as part of a portfolio restructuring to focus on copper and iron ore.

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Somalia to Begin Oil Drilling in Coming Months, President Announces

Somalia Launches Oil Drilling Initiative to Boost Economic Growth and Infrastructure Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that the country will begin oil drilling operations in the coming months, marking a significant step toward harnessing Somalia’s natural resources for national development. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 7th Session of the Federal Parliament in Mogadishu, President Mohamud said the initiative will be a catalyst for Somalia’s growth. “We are committed to using

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Equatorial Guinea to Launch Major Oil & Gas Licensing Round in April 2026

Equatorial Guinea Announces 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round to Boost Exploration Amid Declining Output Equatorial Guinea will launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to encourage exploration and counter declining production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. Known locally as “la ronda”, the licensing round is planned for the second quarter of 2026. Detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements will be announced closer to the launch. The

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Namibia Commissions First Solar Wheeling Project at Maxwell Farm

Namibia’s First Solar Wheeling Project Powers B2Gold Mine Through NamPower’s MSB Programme Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), in partnership with B2Gold Namibia, the Oelofse family, and Fortitude, has commissioned Namibia’s first solar wheeling project under NamPower’s Modified Single Buyer (MSB) Programme. The initiative allows private independent power producers (IPPs) to sell electricity directly to large customers using the national grid. The Maxwell Solar Plant The 10 MW Maxwell Solar Plant, located on Maxwell Farm about 50

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Rio Tinto Unveils Final Beyond Rare Diamond Tender

Rio Tinto Launches ‘Into the Light’ Tender Featuring Last Pink, Red, Violet, Yellow and White Diamonds Rio Tinto has announced the launch of its final Beyond Rare tender, offering an exclusive selection of pink, red, violet, yellow, and white diamonds sourced from its Canadian and Australian operations. The tender, titled “Into the Light,” features 52 lots weighing a total of 45.44 carats. This edition marks the conclusion of the company’s celebrated Art Series, following the

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IMF Warns Botswana’s Economic Growth Hampered by Diamond Sector Decline

IMF Botswana Report Highlights Diamond Sector Challenges and Urgent Need for Economic Diversification The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its annual Article IV consultation for Botswana, revealing that the country’s diamond sector is significantly slowing economic growth. After expanding by 3.2% in 2023, Botswana’s economy contracted by 3% in 2024, largely due to challenges in the diamond industry, including competition from lab-grown diamonds and reduced demand from China. The IMF forecasts Botswana’s GDP will

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Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production

Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production Equatorial Guinea is set to launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to stimulate exploration and address the decline in hydrocarbon production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. The licensing round, referred to locally as “la ronda,” will begin in the second quarter of 2026, with detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements

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Eni Announces $8 Billion Investment Plan in Egypt’s Oil, Gas, and Mining Sectors

Eni to Invest $8 Billion in Egypt Over Five Years to Expand Oil, Gas, and Mining Operations Eni has announced plans to invest $8 billion in Egypt over the next five years in partnership with its collaborators, focusing on the development of existing fields and further exploration, according to Guido Brusco, Chief Operating Officer for Global Natural Resources. Brusco revealed the investment plan during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Petroleum Minister Karim

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Tunisia’s Kairouan Solar Project Surpasses 82% Completion, Nearing Year-End Launch

Kairouan Solar Project in Tunisia Hits 82% Completion, Set to Begin Operations by 2025 Construction of Tunisia’s Kairouan solar project is progressing rapidly, surpassing 82% completion as of September 2025. Senior officials, including Secretary of State for Energy Transition Ouael Chouchene, STEG CEO Tarifa Faycel, Kairouan Governor Dhaker Barguaoui, and Almud Weitz from the World Bank Group, recently visited the site to assess progress. The 120 MWp facility, located in Metbassta within Kairouan governorate, is

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TotalEnergies’ $860M Nigerian Onshore Stake Sale Collapses, Disrupting Divestment Strategy

TotalEnergies’ Failed Nigerian Onshore Asset Sale Hinders Debt Reduction and Divestment Plans TotalEnergies’ planned sale of a minority stake in a Nigerian onshore oil producer has collapsed, disrupting its strategy to divest mature, high-cost assets and reduce debt. In July 2024, the French energy giant agreed to sell its 10% stake in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) to Mauritius-based Chappal Energies, part of a broader wave of divestments by oil majors from Nigerian

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