The Bengo Industrial Investment Forum (FIIND-BENGO-2025), held on Wednesday, called for the establishment of gold mining cooperatives as a measure to curb illegal mineral extraction in the region.
The forum addressed a range of challenges in the mining and mineral processing industries. Key topics included “Valuing Technical Expertise,” “Health and Safety,” “Artificial Intelligence in Industry,” and the “Geological and Mining Potential of Bengo Province.”
During her address, Bengo Governor Maria Antónia Nelumba emphasized the province’s commitment to revitalizing the sector by promoting and encouraging strategic partnerships.
“We are creating investment opportunities by showcasing the province’s potential. This effort supports the reorganization and expansion of the sector, especially in areas where competitiveness can be quickly achieved,” she noted.
Governor Nelumba also highlighted that the Barra do Dande Free Trade Zone Development Company plans to build a Deep-Water Port, which will facilitate the production and export of a wide range of goods.
In the municipality of Dande, the Industrial Development Hub in the Mabubas area spans 1,000 hectares and is currently available for investors.
