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Angola Reinforces Measures to Curb Fuel Smuggling and Promote Sustainable Resource Management

Angola Intensifies Actions Against Fuel Smuggling as Government Targets Sustainable Resource Development The Angolan Government continues to prioritize the fight against fuel smuggling, implementing a range of measures designed to discourage this persistent practice. The assurance was given by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, who reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to curbing the illegal flow of fuel across borders. According to the minister, fuel smuggling is largely driven by significant price

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Local Mining Projects News

Pensana Targets 1 Billion Tonnes at Angola’s Longonjo Rare Earth Project

Pensana Launches $11M Drilling Program to Expand Longonjo Rare Earths Resource Critical minerals company Pensana Rare Earths is preparing an $11-million drilling and metallurgical programme aimed at increasing the Joint Ore Reserve Committee (JORC)-compliant resource estimate at its Longonjo project in Angola to over one billion tonnes, potentially making it one of the world’s largest rare earths deposits. The programme, set to begin in early 2026, will include 25,000 metres of vertical core drilling to

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Local Mining Projects News

Angola to Fast-Track Mining Permits Amid Push for Investment

Angola Aims to Speed Up Mining Rights Approvals to Attract More Foreign Investment and Improve Sector Transparency Angola is preparing to shorten the timeframe required to award mining rights as part of a broader effort to attract greater investment into the country’s growing minerals sector. Minerals and Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo said the National Agency of Mineral Resources (ANRM) must reduce bureaucracy, strengthen inspections, and accelerate the rollout of a digital mining registry to improve

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Local Gas News

Angola’s New Gas Project in Soyo to Be Inaugurated This Year

Soyo Gas Project Led by Azule Energy Set to Boost Angola’s Energy Supply and Industrial Growth The first non-associated gas project in Angola, under construction since October 2023 in Soyo, Zaire Province, could be inaugurated later this year, announced Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, on Monday. The minister made the announcement following an inspection of the New Gas Consortium (NCG) plant, led by Azule Energy, confirming that the project is

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Local News Transport and Logistics

Angola Enhances Lobito Corridor for Regional Transport and Trade

Angola Signs Agreement to Boost Lobito Corridor as Regional Transport, Trade, and Logistics Hub Angola has taken a significant step in asserting its role as a key player in regional transport and trade, following the signing of an agreement on Monday in Luanda between the Angolan Government and the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (AFTTCL). The agreement establishes the opening of a representation of the Agency in Angola. The signing ceremony was presided over

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

SODIAM Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Increased Diamond Sales in 2025

Angola’s SODIAM Posts $1.4 Billion in Revenue and Major Sales Growth Between January and October The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) recorded total gross revenue of $1.4 billion between January and October of this year, reflecting an increase of $338.5 million compared to the same period in 2024. A company statement notes that these results demonstrate the robustness of SODIAM’s commercial strategy. During the same period, the company reached a sales volume of

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Sociedade Mineira do Luele Strengthens Diamond Value Chain with Itraceit Traceability System

Luele Mining Adopts Advanced Itraceit System to Boost Diamond Transparency, Compliance, and Ethical Sourcing Sociedade Mineira do Luele has announced the integration of Itraceit, a state-of-the-art technological traceability system designed to enhance transparency, control, and regulatory compliance throughout the company’s diamond value chain. According to the company, adopting the Itraceit platform marks a significant milestone in its technological modernization efforts. The system supports Luele’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and strict compliance with

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Endiama Reinforces Commitment to Transparency at Kimberley Process Meeting in the UAE

Endiama Strengthens Angola’s Diamond Sector at Kimberley Process Meeting 2025 in the UAE Endiama is actively participating in the 2025 Kimberley Process Meeting, taking place from November 17–21 in the United Arab Emirates, where the company is reinforcing Angola’s commitment to modernizing Kimberley Process (KP) certification and improving global mechanisms for diamond sector credibility, transparency, and responsible governance. The Angolan delegation includes Endiama Executive Administrator Domingos Margarida and Neide Fastudo, Head of Communication and Institutional

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Local Mining News

Angola’s Mining Sector Gains Stability Through Local Skills Development

Angola’s Mining Renaissance: GeoAtlânticous Invests in Local Talent to Drive Stability and Growth Angola’s mining sector is undergoing a transformation that goes beyond geology and infrastructure. At the heart of this renaissance lies a bold commitment to people. Companies like GeoAtlânticous are investing in training Angolan geologists and engineers, a move that promises to reshape the industry by embedding expertise within the country itself. From Dependency to Self-Reliance For decades, Angola’s mining projects leaned heavily

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Local News Oil

Angola Accelerates Oil Sector Growth with New Licenses, Investments, and International Deals

Angola is moving decisively to revitalize its oil sector, combining a major licensing push, increased investments, and high-profile international agreements. The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) announced that the country is set to award up to 60 oil and gas concessions by the end of 2025, surpassing the 50 blocks already allocated since 2019. The initiative is aimed at stabilizing Angola’s oil production, which had previously fallen below one million barrels per

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