The Worldfolio: Angola

Minister of Geology and Mines Francisco Manuel Monteiro de Queiroz says that much of the early work to develop the country's infrastructure came from Chinese …

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 …

Angola's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas …

LUANDA, Angola, February 6, 2024/APO Group/ -- With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2022 between HE Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of the Republic of Angola and Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht, Rector of the Freiberg University of Mines and Technology, negotiations …

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'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 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 …

Angola at Mining Indaba to show Angolan mining and …

Angola has been participating, since this Monday, in the International Mining Indaba Conference, which runs until Thursday (8 February) in Cape Town, South Africa. The country is represented by a delegation headed by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo.

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 …

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 : 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 …

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 …

Positioning Angola as a globally competitive mineral producer

In the third quarter of 2021, Angola's mining sector accounted for 1.6% of GDP, primarily through the export of diamonds. ... According to Angola's Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, the country is well on its way to becoming the second-largest producer of rough diamonds globally by 2030. …

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 …

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 …

ANGOLA : Mining minister unveils plans for …

On 21 October Angola's mining and oil minister Diamantino Azevedo unveiled an ambitious plan to open a diamond exchange in Luanda by the end of next year, following weeks of consulting with …

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.

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To this end, the government is being proactive in its efforts to attract private investment. In July 2019, an Angolan delegation led by the Minister for Mineral Resources and Petroleum, Diamantino Azevedo, went to Lisbon for the seminar "Investment Opportunities in the Mining Sector of Angola".

Congo says 12 dead, 4,400 sick following Angola …

Congo says 12 dead, 4,400 sick following Angola mine tailings leak. Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 12:33 pm Top Companies Africa Diamond . ... the country's environment minister said on …

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 and DRC Sign Historic Cooperation Agreement

As per the terms outlined in a June 2023 Memorandum of Understanding, Angola and the DRC each hold a 30% interest in this maritime area. Strong indications of hydrocarbon deposits and leads have been observed within this zone. Under the newly signed agreement, Angola and the DRC will maintain a 50% interest in the Common …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 ...

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 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% …

Breaking Ground: The Diversification of the Angolan Mining …

Dr Jacinto Rocha, President and CEO, Angola National Agency of Mineral Resources: "This is the vision we have: a clean, environmentally-compliant mining sector"On 1st February 2022, the Critical Minerals Association (CMA) had the privilege of bringing together the UK and Angolan Government agencies and the critical minerals …