ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has reported the sale of 5,587 carats from the Lulo diamond mine in Angola, where it holds a 40% interest. During the quarter ending September 30, the diamonds were sold at an average price of $3,033 per carat, generating $16.9 million in revenue. Despite a shift in the mining plan due to late seasonal flooding, production at Lulo remained consistent with the same period in 2023. A lower recovered grade was
The Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Barroso, announced on Monday that Angola is emerging as a potential gas supplier for Southern Africa. He highlighted growing demand from countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Africa, and Namibia, adding that the region is increasingly looking to Angola for gas supplies. Speaking at a public consultation on the Natural Gas Master Plan, Barroso revealed that Zambia has proposed constructing an Angola-Zambia
Sonangol, Angola’s state oil company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese firm Qinghai Lihao Clean Energy to establish a partnership aimed at developing a photovoltaic solar energy industrial chain in Angola. The agreement focuses on the production of solar panels using locally sourced quartz ore as the primary raw material. According to a statement from Sonangol, the partnership will lead to the creation of a solar panel industry in Angola, integrating quartz
Angola’s state-owned diamond trading company, Sodiam, has acquired advanced equipment to track and certify the origin of its diamonds, according to Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Janio Correa Victor. This move is part of Angola’s efforts to ensure greater transparency in its diamond sector, in line with its membership in the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) since 2022. Speaking at the opening of a workshop on the Assessment and Classification of Mineral Resources and
Angola’s diamond sector is grappling with a severe commercialization crisis, despite maintaining robust production levels, according to José Ganga Júnior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endiama, Angola’s state-owned diamond company. Ganga Júnior revealed that over three million carats of diamonds are currently in reserve, awaiting more favorable market conditions. Speaking during a press event on the sidelines of a workshop leading up to the 2nd International Diamond Conference of Angola, scheduled for October
Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) and Angola’s state-owned Sodiam sold $12.9 million worth of rough diamonds at their third tender of the year. The sale, held in Luanda, featured 44 diamonds over 10.8 carats, including two stones exceeding 175 carats. Of the 44 stones offered, 42 were sold. Despite a challenging global diamond market, 38 international manufacturing firms participated in the tender. Both TAGS and Sodiam highlighted the benefits of the transparent tender system, which
Energy technology company Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract to provide advanced compression solutions to Saipem, supporting TotalEnergies’ Kaminho FPSO project offshore Angola. Baker Hughes will supply its centrifugal BCL compressor and integrated compressor line technology, selected for its ability to reduce emissions by eliminating routine flaring and reinjecting associated gas into the reservoir for storage. “The all-electric Kaminho FPSO project in Angola is a prime example of sustainable energy development, providing critical energy
UK-based integrated energy company Corcel is targeting Angola’s onshore blocks KON 11 and 12 as part of its strategic expansion, according to CEO Scott Gilbert, who spoke at the Angola Oil & Gas 2024 conference. In the interview, Gilbert revealed that Corcel is actively seeking new ventures, aiming to acquire oil and gas assets in both Angola and Brazil. He highlighted Angola’s onshore prospects, which have been producing oil since the 1970s, and expressed the
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to visit Luanda, Angola, in December to discuss key areas of collaboration, including economic partnerships, security, and health. This visit highlights Angola’s growing importance as a strategic partner to the U.S. Biden’s trip aims to enhance U.S. companies’ global competitiveness and spotlight the G-7’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment initiative, which helped fund an 800 km railway connecting Angola with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. The
On October 16, the headquarters of Caixa Social de Catoca was inaugurated, an event attended by representatives from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Endiama EP, senior management of Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, as well as individuals from the diamond subsector and other guests. The Social Fund of Catoca will serve as a complementary social protection mechanism aimed at addressing the most pressing needs of workers and former employees, particularly in areas related
