De Beers Reports 11% Drop in Q1 Diamond Output Amid Weak Market Conditions

De Beers has reported an 11% year-on-year decline in rough diamond production for the first quarter of 2025, totaling 6.1 million carats. The drop reflects the company’s continued production adjustments in response to prolonged weak market demand, according to its quarterly production report released on April 24. In Botswana, output declined by 8% to 4.6 million carats, in line with planned production cuts. Namibia’s production remained steady, as lower output from Debmarine Namibia was offset

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Algeria Partners with China’s LONGi to Boost Domestic Solar Panel Production

Algeria is set to launch a strategic partnership with China aimed at revolutionizing its renewable energy sector through local solar panel manufacturing. The upcoming investment agreement is expected to mark a significant step toward expanding the country’s clean energy capacity and reducing reliance on imported technology. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Industry, local industrial group Elec will sign a cooperation deal this week with Chinese solar giant LONGi Green Energy Technology

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UAE-Funded Solar Plant Powers a New Era of Clean Energy in Comoros

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has inaugurated a 6.3-megawatt solar power plant in the Union of the Comoros, funded with AED 25.7 million (US$7 million). This milestone project significantly boosts the country’s energy infrastructure, meeting growing electricity demand while promoting sustainable development. The plant provides clean and reliable electricity to the capital city of Moroni and surrounding areas, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions, and improving the quality of life for

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Egypt Ramps Up Oil Drilling in Gulf of Gharib to Boost Domestic Production

Egypt has launched a renewed oil exploration campaign in the Gulf of Gharib, a region in the Eastern Desert, with plans to drill 75 new wells over the next year. The initiative is being led by the state-owned Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), which is deploying three advanced drilling rigs to accelerate development in this modest but strategically important oil-producing region. Currently producing around 1,500 barrels per day, the Gulf of Gharib is expected to

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Angola to Anchor New Africa-Latin America Copper Route

The multinational company PLASFER, which specializes in raw material exports, is advancing administrative and technical processes to leverage the Lobito Corridor as a “New Copper Industry Export Route.” This strategic logistics route aims to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Latin America, and Europe. PLASFER has spent over three years developing an innovative project in the DRC, in collaboration with partners across Europe and the Americas. The company considers this new logistics initiative

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Angola Shifts Focus to Local Value Creation in Mining Sector

Angola is moving beyond its traditional role as a mere supplier of raw materials, declared the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, on Wednesday in Huambo Province. “We want to create value here. We want to cut stones here, refine here, transform here, and employ people here. We want the wealth extracted to circulate within Angola and benefit Angolans,” said the minister during the Mining Investment Forum taking place in the southern

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Turkey’s Tüpraş Boosts Nigerian Oil Exports Amid Diversification of Supply Sources

Turkey’s largest oil refinery, Tüpraş, has emerged as a new buyer of Nigerian crude, placing fresh orders for cargoes scheduled for delivery in March and April. This marks a significant boost for Nigeria’s oil export ambitions as the country seeks to ramp up production and increase foreign exchange earnings. The transaction, tracked by global commodity data firm Kpler, confirms shipments to Tüpraş but does not specify the exact volumes. The deliveries, expected over a two-month

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Turkey Expands Energy Reach with New Exploration Plans in Bulgaria, Libya, and Iraq

Turkey is actively negotiating new oil and gas exploration deals in Bulgaria, Iraq, and Libya as part of a broader push to boost domestic production and strengthen its role as a regional energy hub, according to Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar. State-owned energy company Turkiye Petrolleri AO (TPAO) is expected to sign an agreement within the coming month with an undisclosed foreign partner to conduct offshore exploration in Bulgaria’s section of the Black Sea, Bloomberg reported.

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De Beers Launches Third Enterprise Development Cohort to Boost South Africa’s Diamond Beneficiation

De Beers Group, in collaboration with business incubator Raizcorp, has launched the third intake of its Enterprise Development Project for Diamond Beneficiators, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs in South Africa’s diamond industry. In a media statement, De Beers reaffirmed its commitment to fostering growth, transformation, and inclusivity within the local diamond beneficiation sector. A Strategic Investment in Local EntrepreneursFirst introduced in 2016, the three-year programme supports entrepreneurs across the diamond value chain—from rough

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ReconAfrica Expands Into Angola Through Strategic Oil Exploration Deal

ReconAfrica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) to jointly explore the Etosha-Okavango Basin in southeastern Angola. The agreement marks a significant expansion of ReconAfrica’s exploration footprint in the Damara Fold Belt and Rift Basin, adding 5.2 million acres in Angola to its existing 6.3 million acres in Namibia. This low-cost entry into Angola’s onshore sector comes with minimal work obligations and aligns with the company’s

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