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Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports Over 50,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Quarter Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration Angola’s Oil Sector Drives Economic Growth Angola–U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Reform of Oil Sector Foreign Exchange Law Luele Mining Aims for 6.7 Million Carats in 2025 Amid Strong Production Performance Lobito Corridor Investment Opportunities Presented in Huambo Ghana Resumes Crude Processing with First Angolan Oil Delivery to Sentuo Refinery Alrosa Unearths 468-Carat Diamond, the Largest Gem-Quality Rough in Russian History De Beers Launches First Diamond Auction in Botswana After Relocation from Singapore
Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports Over 50,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Quarter Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration Angola’s Oil Sector Drives Economic Growth Angola–U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Reform of Oil Sector Foreign Exchange Law Luele Mining Aims for 6.7 Million Carats in 2025 Amid Strong Production Performance Lobito Corridor Investment Opportunities Presented in Huambo Ghana Resumes Crude Processing with First Angolan Oil Delivery to Sentuo Refinery Alrosa Unearths 468-Carat Diamond, the Largest Gem-Quality Rough in Russian History De Beers Launches First Diamond Auction in Botswana After Relocation from Singapore
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Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports Over 50,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Quarter

Local Transport and Logistics

Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership

Local Economy Transport and Logistics

UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration

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Transport and Logistics Local News

Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports Over 50,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Quarter

Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) transported 50,235 tonnes of cargo between January and March 2025. Of…
Local Transport and Logistics

Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership

Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, on Monday, announced a series of restructurings across…
Local Economy Transport and Logistics

UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration

The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Angola, Bharat Joshi, has described the Lobito Corridor as a…
Local Economy News Oil

Angola’s Oil Sector Drives Economic Growth

The oil sector has been one of the fastest-growing industries in Angola in recent years,…
Local News Oil

Angola–U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Reform of Oil Sector Foreign Exchange Law

The President of the Angola–United States Chamber of Commerce, Pedro Godinho, has called for an…
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Luele Mining Aims for 6.7 Million Carats in 2025 Amid Strong Production Performance

The Director General of Luele Mining Company (SML), Rômulo Mucasse, announced in Saurimo that stable…
Diamonds Economy

Lucapa Diamond Company Reports $1.4 Million EBITDA Amid Softer Market Conditions

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has announced an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1.4 million for the six months ending June 30, reflecting a 13% year-on-year increase. The company attributes this higher EBITDA to robust demand for its diamonds, despite a softer market. Excluding the now-sold Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Lucapa reported a net loss of $1.2 million, compared to a profit of $60,000 in the first half of 2023. During

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International Gas News

Sasol’s Two-Decade Impact on Mozambique’s Natural Gas Sector

Over the past 20 years, Sasol has exported 2.695 billion gigajoules of the 3.47 billion gigajoules of natural gas produced in Mozambique. This significant milestone has firmly established Mozambique as a key regional natural gas producer and laid the groundwork for the development of the national oil sector. President Filipe Nyusi highlighted this achievement during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the National Petroleum Institute (INP) in Maputo. He emphasized that Sasol’s gas exploitation from the Temane

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Diamonds Corporate News International Technology & Innovation

Lucara Unearths Exceptional 2,492-Carat Diamond at Botswana’s Karowe Mine

Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the recovery of an extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana. This remarkable find, one of the largest rough diamonds ever unearthed, was detected using the Company’s Mega Diamond Recovery (MDR) X-ray Transmission (XRT) technology. This cutting-edge system, installed in 2017, is designed to identify and preserve large, high-value diamonds. The diamond was recovered from the processing of EM/PK(S) kimberlite, the primary ore type that Lucara will

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Diamonds Local News

Angola Expands Diamond Industry with Eight New Cutting Factories in Five Years

Between 2019 and 2024, Angola significantly expanded its diamond cutting industry by opening eight new cutting factories. These include the Stone Polished Diamond factories in Luanda, with a combined processing capacity of 24,000 carats per year, KGK (60,000 carats/year), and Pedra Rubra (60,000 carats/year). At the Saurimo Diamond Development Pole (PDDS), KGK opened additional factories with a capacity of 180,000 carats per year, alongside Stardiam (72,000 carats/year), Kapau Gems (54,000 carats/year), Pollaro (60,000 carats/year), and

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Diamonds Economy Local News

Catoca Faces Market Challenges as Diamond Prices Drop

Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, operating in Lunda-Sul, is actively working to sell its diamond production from March and April to ensure steady cash flow, despite a decline in international diamond prices. Engrácia João, Deputy General Director for Administration, shared these details during a press briefing in Dundo, Lunda-Norte. João noted that, like other operators, Catoca is grappling with less favorable market conditions, where diamond prices have dropped to between 35% and 50% below the expected

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Oil Local News

Brent Oil Price Surge Enhances Angola’s Revenue Outlook

Brent crude oil began yesterday’s session on the London futures exchange with a slight increase, opening at $79.71 per barrel, up from $79.66 at the close of last Friday’s session. During the day’s trading, the price climbed to $80.45 per barrel. This upward trend suggests a positive week ahead, driven by strong global demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that continue to influence oil prices. Although Brent is trading below the $100 mark predicted a few

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International Gas Mining Projects

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea Forge New Gas Pipeline Agreement

On August 14, 2024, in Malabo, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Mbasogo signed a significant agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, enhancing their collaborative efforts for mutual development. This agreement is a key element of South-South cooperation, aimed at leveraging the rich gas reserves in the Gulf of Guinea, estimated at approximately 300 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Currently, six countries in the region—Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, Gabon, the Republic

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International Energy

Infinity Power Signs PPA for 200 MW Wind Project in Egypt

Infinity Power, a joint venture between the Netherlands-based Infinity Group and the UAE’s Masdar, has announced a new milestone with the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). The agreement covers a 200 MW onshore wind project located in Ras Ghareb, in the Gulf of Suez region. While specific timelines for construction and financial closure were not disclosed, Infinity Power projects that the wind farm will generate 810,000

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International Renewable Energy

South Africa’s Grootspruit Solar Farm Construction Begins

Construction of the Grootspruit solar farm has officially begun in South Africa. This project, a collaboration between Engie and South African independent power producer Pele Green Energy, is located in the Free State province. Stuart Kent, Managing Director of Aurex Constructors, highlighted during the launch that the project aims to tackle South Africa’s energy challenges and support the country’s transition to a cleaner energy future. The solar farm, situated in the Lejweleputswa district, will feature

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International Diamonds

Botswana Seeks Larger Stake in HB Antwerp Without Additional Investment

Botswana is negotiating to increase its stake in Belgian diamond manufacturer HB Antwerp from 24% to 49.9% without additional cost, according to Minister of Minerals and Energy Lefoko Moagi. The government initially allocated BWP 890 million ($65 million) for a 24% share in March 2023 but is now aiming for a larger ownership under the same financial terms. Moagi explained that the decision to renegotiate stems from market changes since the initial announcement. The updated

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