Petra Diamonds Sees Decline in Rough Prices Amid Weaker Product Mix and Market Uncertainty

Petra Diamonds reported a decline in rough diamond prices at its latest combined tender, reflecting a shift toward smaller, lower-quality goods and ongoing challenges at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The miner generated $53 million from the sale of 613,747 carats during its combined fifth and sixth trading sessions, which took place partially in April and concluded in June, the company announced Monday. While like-for-like prices rose 3% across most product categories compared to

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Debswana Turns to Global Markets to Fund $6 Billion Jwaneng Underground Mine

Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company is seeking funding from international capital markets to finance its ambitious $6 billion Jwaneng underground expansion, as falling revenues challenge its ability to support large-scale capital projects. Speaking at a mining conference in Gaborone on Monday, Managing Director Andrew Motsomi said the company is pushing forward with plans to extend the life of its flagship Jwaneng Mine to 2054 by transitioning from open-pit to underground operations—despite a global slump in diamond

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Egypt’s Obelisk Project Set to Become Africa’s Largest Solar Power Plant with $184 Million Boost from AfDB

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk Solar Project in Egypt, a landmark development set to become Africa’s largest solar power plant. The project will feature a 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) plant integrated with a 200 MWh battery energy storage system. Located in the Qena Governorate of southern Egypt, the initiative encompasses the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the entire solar-plus-storage infrastructure. The Egyptian

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Angola Takes Major Step Toward Global Integration by Joining Diamond Federation

Angola has officially begun the process of joining the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) through its newly established Angola Diamond Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the country’s integration into the international diamond industry. The announcement was made by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during the WFDB’s 2025 President’s Meeting held in New York on June 12. Qatar also expressed interest in joining the WFDB during the same event.

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Cuanza-Norte Sees 167% Surge in Refined Oil Sales in Q1 2025

The volume of refined petroleum products traded in the province of Cuanza-Norte during the first quarter of 2025 reached 27,901.38 metric tons, with diesel accounting for 72% of sales and gasoline representing 21%. These figures were presented by Luís Fernandes, Director-General of the Regulatory Institute for Petroleum Derivatives (IRDP), at the recent Forum on Investment in the Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas Sector, held in Ndalatando under the theme: “Investment in the Mining and Oil

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Angola Invites Foreign Investment in Onshore Oil Exploration

Luanda, Angola – The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, called on foreign investors to explore opportunities in Angola’s onshore oil sector. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Onshore and Inland Basins Exploration Forum in Luanda, the minister urged international stakeholders to bring technology, capital, and expertise to the country. Azevedo emphasized that strengthening Angola’s oil industry requires building a collective capacity to attract investment, promote innovation, and maintain a stable,

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ADES Holding Secures $34 Million Offshore Drilling Contract in Cameroon

Saudi-based drilling and production services company ADES Holding has secured a $34 million offshore drilling contract in Cameroon with Addax Petroleum, marking the company’s entry into the Cameroonian market. Operations are scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, ADES Holding will deploy the Admarine 510 offshore platform to carry out drilling and extraction operations. The initial contract term is 12 months, with two optional six-month extensions, potentially

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Angola to Invest $60 Billion in Oil Sector to Sustain Production and Drive Energy Transition

The Angolan government plans to invest over $60 billion in the oil sector over the next four years, aiming to maintain crude oil production above one million barrels per day by 2027. This announcement was made by Paulino Jerónimo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), during the Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Investment Forum held in Cuanza Norte Province. Jerónimo noted that between 2022 and

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Angola Launches Landmark 25MW Solar Energy Project in Cazombo

A groundbreaking solar energy project with a production capacity of 25 megawatts is set to be implemented in the municipality of Cazombo, in the newly formed province of Moxico Leste. This initiative, the first of its kind in Angola, will include a battery storage system to ensure a continuous power supply—even at night. The announcement was made by President João Lourenço at the conclusion of a field visit to the region. During his visit to

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Nigeria’s First Privately Managed Onshore Crude Export Terminal Begins Operations

Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) has marked a historic milestone in Nigeria’s petroleum sector with the successful inauguration of crude exports from its newly built Otakikpo onshore terminal. At approximately 2 PM on Sunday, June 8, a Shell-chartered off-taker vessel completed the first crude lifting from the facility, located in the Otakikpo marginal field, Rivers State. This terminal is the first privately developed and managed onshore crude export site in Nigeria in over 50 years.

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