Angola submits bid for Anglo American’s De Beers stake as Botswana and investor groups compete Angola has submitted a formal offer to acquire Anglo American’s 85% majority stake in De Beers, joining a growing list of potential buyers that includes Botswana and investor groups led by former De Beers executives. State-owned Angolan diamond producer Endiama presented a “concrete and well-defined proposal” and is moving forward with subsequent steps, said CEO José Manuel Ganga Júnior, who
Tetelo Copper Mine to Begin Production on October 29, Marking Angola’s Entry into Global Clean Energy Mineral Supply Angola’s first large-scale copper project, the Tetelo Mine, will officially begin production on October 29, government officials announced on Wednesday. The project marks a major milestone in the oil-rich African nation’s drive to diversify its economy and strengthen its role in the global transition to clean energy minerals. The $250 million Tetelo Mine is operated by Shining
Shell Trading Boosts Angola’s Independent Oil Companies with Structured Crude Offtake and Financial Support Shell Trading & Shipping is ramping up its support for independent oil companies in Angola, helping them secure more consistent crude liftings and improve cash flow management, according to Filippo Bof, Head of Business Development for Africa at Shell Trading & Shipping. Bof explained that Shell is assisting independent operators acquiring mature assets by offering structured offtake arrangements that ensure regular
Angola Hosts AIMC 2025: President Lourenço to Inaugurate Major Mining Investment Forum in Luanda President João Lourenço will officially open the 3rd edition of the Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025), which begins this Wednesday, October 22, at the Talatona Convention Center in Luanda. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), the event — organized in partnership with Sankofa Advisory Group and Bumbar Mining — will run through
President João Lourenço Highlights Angola’s Oil Sector Reforms and New Exploration Achievements In his State of the Nation Address to the National Assembly, marking the opening of the 2025–2026 parliamentary year, President João Lourenço highlighted the significant progress achieved through Angola’s ongoing oil sector reforms. The President underscored the successful implementation of the Oil Concession Allocation Strategy (2019–2025), which has already led to the allocation of 37 new oil concessions by the first half of
ETU Energias Completes Landmark Bond Issuance, Pioneering Private Oil Financing in Angola ETU Energias, Angola’s largest private oil company, has successfully completed its first bond issuance in the capital markets, marking a major milestone for the nation’s energy and financial sectors. The offering attracted strong demand from institutional investors, according to a company statement. ETU Energias described the event as a “historic moment for the national private oil sector and the development of the Angolan
President João Lourenço Inaugurates Angolan Space Agency to Advance National Space Program and Boost Technological Self-Reliance Angola has officially launched its National Space Agency, a major step toward advancing the country’s National Space Program and strengthening its role in the global space sector. President João Lourenço announced the creation of the agency during his State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. The new agency will operate under five key pillars: space infrastructure, training and promotion,
EY Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Cut Flaring and Improve Operations in Angola’s Oil and Gas Industry Ernst & Young (EY) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support financial stability in Angola’s oil and gas sector. Speaking to Energy Capital & Power during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference, André Afonso, Managing Partner at EY Angola, said the firm is deploying advanced digital tools to help energy
Angola Approves Afentra’s Risk Service Contract for Offshore Block 3/24 to Boost Oil and Gas Development British energy company Afentra plc has announced that the Angolan government has approved a risk service contract (RSC) for offshore Block 3/24, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion in West Africa. The block covers an area of approximately 545 square kilometers. A presidential decree validating the contract has officially set the project in motion. Under the
Zambia, Angola Deepen Bilateral Cooperation for Shared Development Zambia and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence, and regional integration. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, delivered a special message from President Hakainde Hichilema to Angolan President João Lourenço during a visit to Luanda. The message underscored Zambia’s desire to deepen collaboration with Angola in advancing mutual economic growth and regional
