Ministry of Mineral Resources to inaugurate Geoscientific Laboratory …

Also as part of the commemorations of Angola's Mining Day, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, traveled to Huila. Accompanied by the ambassadors of Portugal, Spain and Germany, the ruler admitted that the province of Huila is not "only ornamental rocks.

Positioning Angola as a Globally Competitive Mineral Producer

H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, Angola's Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, has emphasized that the country is well on its way to becoming the second-largest producer of rough diamonds globally by 2030. ... Angola is accelerating diamond mining activities in 2022 and beyond. Currently, the country serves as the fourth-largest …

Successful 2nd Edition Of Angola Mining Conference …

The 2nd Edition of the Angola Mining Conference, held on November 23rd and 24th at the Centro de Convençoes de Talatona in Luanda, has proven to be a pivotal event for the mining industry in Angola. ... The opening session featured a keynote address by Hon Dr. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, the Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and …

Angola Advances Gold and Diamond Projects Amid Expansion of Mining

Large mining companies such as Anglo American, Rio Tinto, De Beers, Pensana Metals, Minbos, and Ivanhoe, along with the Russian company Alrosa—which is exiting the Catoca mining company due to sanctions—are currently operating in Angola. The minister stressed that mining activities should primarily be conducted by …

ANGOLA : Odebrecht returns to mining

On 6 April, during the seventh Brazil-Angola joint commission meeting in Brasilia, a new Brazilian credit line for contracts awarded to construction group Odebrecht was discussed by Brazilian vice president Geraldo Alckmin and Angolan foreign minister Tete Antonio.The credit agreement could be signed during President Luiz Inácio Lula da …

Angola producing gold in only two of its 28 licensed projects

The data were transmitted by the minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, underlining that the country encompasses a territory whose geology is favourable to the occurrence of various minerals. ... According to the official, who was speaking at the opening of the "1st Seminar on Gold Mining in …

Angola poised for a transformative shift in the …

Yet to explore up to 60% of its diamond-rich territories, the agreement is poised to attract more investments to Angola. During the same month, Angola's National Minerals Resources Agency signed …

Congo says Angola tailings pollution kills 12, to seek …

The late-July leak from Angola's biggest diamond mine turned a tributary of the Congo River red following a rupture in a spillway for the mine's tailings dam, which stores mining industry waste ...

Angola weighs dual listing for diamond mining …

Angola is aiming for a dual listing for state-owned diamond miner Endiama, reported Reuters citing Angola Mines Minister. The country initially plans an initial public offering for a stake between 5% …

Angola targets critical minerals to diversify exports …

Guimarães, who was sent by ANRM to promote Angola, urged investors to scout the country for opportunities in critical minerals including lithium, rare earths, cobalt, zinc and graphite. Improved …

Hon. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo

In 2017 he was appointed Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of the Republic of Angola, which he holds to date, after being reappointed in 2022. He is currently the President of the National Coordination …

Angola's Minister Azevedo Wraps Up AOG 2023 Conference …

The last day of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Conference & Exhibition, organized by Energy Capital & Power, closed with final remarks delivered by Angola's Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo.

Angola seeks dual listing for diamond miner Endiama, to sell …

Angola will seek a foreign listing for state-owned diamond miner Endiama after an initial public offering at home, its mines minister said, even as the company's operations are affected by links ...

Breaking Ground: The Diversification of the …

Dr Jacinto Rocha of the Angola National Agency of Mineral Resources stated, "we want to not only diversify the economy but the Angolan mining sector". Dr Rocha continued to outline Angola's vision …

Angola and USA will sign mining scientific contract at …

Angola will sign, in the second edition of the Mining Conference, starting on Thursday, in Luanda, a memorandum of understanding with the United States of America (USA) linked to the mining scientific sector, announced the Angolan Government. ... The minister stressed that another contract will be signed between the National Mineral …

Country Showcase – Angola: mineral potential and

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 10:05 02/06/2024 11:40 Country Showcase – Angola: mineral potential and business opportunities for investors • The Angola Mining Business Forum will outline the current opportunities, as well as mapping the geological, legislative and investment changes being undertaken to enrich the upcoming and existing mining …

Angola Faces Refinery Financing Challenges but Stays …

Speaking at the inaugural "Conversas sem Makas," a forum initiated by journalist and economist Carl Rosado de Carvalho, Minister Azevedo reviewed his tenure since 2017. He highlighted the importance of Angola's mineral resources, describing them as a "blessing" that can be misused.

Angola poised for a transformative shift in the …

Under the protocol, the U.S. will support Angola in mapping its mineral resources. Yet to explore up to 60% of its diamond-rich territories, the agreement is poised to attract more investments to …

H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral …

H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Angola, has confirmed his attendance as guest speaker at the Angola Oil and Gas Conference (AOG) 2021, which is …

Lesotho Government minister Lebona Lephema to take over Mothae Diamond Mine

Lebona Lephema, a government heavyweight who is close to Lesothan Prime Minister Sam Matekane, has topped the bidding for a 70% stake in the very profitable Mothae Diamond Mine.He will pay Australia's Lucapa Diamond Co. a symbolic A$10,000 (€6,205) for the stake but has also agreed to settle A$1m worth of bills owed by the …

Diamantino Azevedo lays the first stone for the construction …

"In his presentation, during the meeting between Minister Diamantino Azevedo and operators in the Mineral Resources and Oil and Gas sector, within the scope of the VIII MIREMPET Consultative Council, Paulo Tanganha also said that in terms of the mining register, in the universe of projects local, 53 correspond to mining vouchers for …

METI Minister Nishimura Visits Five Countries in …

(2) Meeting with H.E. Mr. Godard Motemona, Vice-Minister of Mines (August 10) Through the follow-up of the Joint Statement of Intent on Cooperation in the Mining Sector signed by both ministers in …

THE 2ND EDITION OF ANGOLA MINING CONFERENCE AMC …

The 2nd edition of the Angola International Mining Conference and Exhibition was a resounding success. Organized by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas in association with AME Trade Ltd and Bumbar Mining, the event brought together over 450 participants, 60 speakers, 19 sponsors, and 25 countries.. The event theme was …

Digital Press Briefing: U.S.-Angola Energy Security Dialogue …

The minister made very clear that for Angola, our work together on critical minerals is the first jumping-off pad that Angola wants to leverage in order to diversify its economy away from dependence on crude oil. ... If I'm remembering correctly, I saw the Nigerian mining minister in London in December and then in Saudi Arabia in January. I ...

Minister Diamantino Azevedo visits Chinese oil companies

Angola's Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, embarked on a visit to China, where he engaged with representatives from China ... During the meetings, Azevedo, accompanied by ANPG and Sonangol officials, discussed various opportunities in Angola's oil and mining sectors, including the exploration of oil blocks ...

Angola's Hydrocarbons and Mining Sectors Drive Economic …

The Hydrocarbons and Mining sectors are pivotal for Angola's economic development and diversification, emphasized Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, during a presentation in Luanda.

Angola: From rough diamond to mining giant?

International investment in Angola's mining sector has historically been limited relative to oil and gas, with capital deterred by accusations of grand corruption under former president José Eduardo dos Santos. ... The new PND will form the backbone of a new Mining Sector Development Plan for 2023 2027, which will be overseen by the …

ANGOLA WILL INCREASE DIAMOND PRODUCTION AND …

Centro de Convenções de Angola (CCTA) Mining Conference and Exhibition The 2nd edition of Angola ANGOLA WILL INCREASE DIAMOND PRODUCTION AND PROSPECTING FOR CRITICAL MINERALS ... In the first two weeks of this month of May, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET) gathered the Sector's …

More than 25 years after Princess Diana went to Angola, the …

Think of Angola, and many – like me – may picture Princess Diana's famous walk across a minefield in 1997, with the iconic image of her clad in blue protective gear.

Angola targets critical minerals to diversify exports …

Angola urged miners to explore its critical mineral resources as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil and diamond exports, which have dominated its economy since its civil war ended over two decades ago. ... Angola also has a "reasonable" mining act that does not require part-government ownership of projects, ... "The mines minister …