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Angola and Botswana Focus on Oil and Diamond Refining

Angola and Botswana convened their respective ministerial delegations yesterday Wednesday 7th February, in Cape Town, South Africa, to discuss cooperation in the mineral resources sector. The ministers, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo from Angola and Lefoko Moagi from Botswana, explored the possibility of future bilateral meetings. During the meeting, the focus was on the foundational aspects of bilateral cooperation between Botswana and Angola, emphasizing the development of the extractive industry and the potential for strengthening relations in

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ACREP puts 37.47% stake in Bodiva up for sale.

The oil operator ACREP launched, on Tuesday 6th February, in Luanda, the offer to sell 37.47 percent of its shares on the Debt and Securities Exchange of Angola (BODIVA). The shares will be available for acquisition from February 19 to March 1 of this year. The offer will be sold at a unit price ranging between 75,000 kwanza as the minimum value and 91,500 kwanza as the maximum value. It is the first time that

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Geological Institute of Angola Seeks Cooperation in Geological Research

The Geological Institute of Angola (IGEO) signed two cooperation agreements in the field of geological research on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa. On the sidelines of the Angolan Mining Business Forum, agreements were reached with the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières de France (BRGM) and the Council for Geoscience of South Africa. The signatories included José Manuel, CEO of IGEO, Christophe Poinssot representing BRGM and Mosa Mabuza representing the Council for Geoscience, according

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Trafigura and partner agree to transport minerals through the Lobito Corridor

The Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula signed an agreement on Wednesday in South Africa to transport minerals for a minimum period of six years through LAR – Atlantic Lobito Corridor, the company that manages the Lobito Corridor operation. According to a statement sent to the editorial team, the terms of this agreement, the clauses of which are confidential, were signed during the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. These mark the first long-term commercial commitments with

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Angola’s Diamond Sector Invests $235 Million in Social Responsibility Projects

The Diamond Subsector has contributed approximately $235.8 million to social responsibility projects from 2017 to the first half of 2023, revealed Sidónio Borges, Head of the Information Technologies and Marketing Department at Fundação Brilhante, during a workshop on social responsibility actions in Luanda. Of this total, $112.8 million has been allocated to completed projects, while $123.04 million is earmarked for ongoing initiatives. Leading contributors to these efforts include Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, Sodiam, Endiama, and

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Anticipated Developments in the MSGBC Region’s Inaugural Oil Production

Senegal’s inaugural offshore oil project – anticipates first oil in mid-2024. Operated by the Australian exploration and production company Woodside Energy, the project is set to process 100,000 barrels per day through FPSO Léopold Sédar Senghor from subsea wells. Once operational, Sangomar will mark Senegal’s debut in oil production, generating several important impacts for the country and the wider region. Revived Exploration With the arrival of first oil, the MSGBC region will likely see a

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Angola’s Diamond Industry Shines with a Renewed Partnership with De Beers

The diamond mining and marketing company De Beers is set to collaborate with Angola on opportunities to increase diamond production, support the alluvial mining sector, and enhance social development for the benefit of Angola’s citizens. On Tuesday 6th February, De Beers signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Angola’s National Mineral Resource Agency, Angola’s state-owned Endiama diamond company, and Angola’s state-owned Sodiam diamond trading company, aiming to support the outlined objectives. De Beers CEO Al

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Exploration Milestone Zambia Unveils Ambitious National Geological Survey Initiative

Zambia has launched a national geological mapping program to better understand its mineral resource deposits and untapped potential. Spearheaded by the government, the survey aims to promote mineral exploration in the country by quantifying resources and supporting strategic investments, with a view to capitalizing on the growing global demand for critical minerals. Speaking at a mining conference in Cape Town on Monday, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema stated that “by 2040, an additional nine million tons

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USD 71 Billion Investments Set to Propel Growth in Petroleum and Gas Industry

The oil and gas exploration sector in Angola is expected to benefit from an investment of over 71 billion dollars (one dollar equals KZ 830) in the next five years, as announced on Monday in Luanda by the President of the Board of Directors (PCA) of the National Agency of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), Paulino Jerónimo. Speaking at a press conference reviewing the five years of existence of the agency, the manager stated that

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Minister Diamantino Azevedo Delivers Keynote Address at Minas Gerais Business Forum

The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, delivered a speech on Tuesday at the opening of the “Mining Business Forum in Angola,” taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the “Angola Day” within the framework of the 30th International Mining INDABA conference, which started yesterday and will continue until Thursday. The forum, themed “Angola: Mining Potential and Business Opportunities for Investors,” kicked off with the signing of a memorandum

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