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Minister Diamantino Azevedo Urges Acceleration of Mining Rights Processes

Angola Pushes for Faster Mining Rights Approvals to Boost Sector Efficiency The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, on Wednesday called for greater speed in granting mining rights, emphasizing that the sector has the capacity to significantly reduce current processing timelines. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the reappointed Board of Directors of the National Agency for Mineral Resources (ANRM), the minister stressed that improved performance is expected, particularly in shortening

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Lead Mining Project Boosts Economic Prospects in Serra da Kanda

New Lead Mining Plant Begins Trial Operations in Serra da Kanda, Producing 500 Tons Daily A lead mining plant capable of producing 500 tons of lead per day has been operating on an experimental basis since the second half of this year in the Serra da Kanda municipality, Zaire province. According to Ana Matondo, the communal administrator of the newly established mountainous municipality, the plant is the result of private Chinese investment that began its

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Minister Diamantino Azevedo Applauds Advances in Hydrocarbon Assessment Project

Angola Highlights Progress in Assessing Hydrocarbon Potential of Kassanje and Etosha-Okavango Basins The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, on Saturday praised the progress made in evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of the Kassanje and Etosha-Okavango Basins in Cunene province. Speaking to the press after visiting the Namacunde Logistics Support Base, the minister said that conditions are now in place to enable teams to operate more efficiently. He added that the briefings provided

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AU–EU Summit in Luanda Seen as Key Step Toward a Prosperous and Sustainable Future for Both Continents

The chairman of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the African Union (AU), Miguel Bembe, stated on Sunday that the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda is of vital importance, as it presents opportunities to build a prosperous and sustainable future for both Africa and Europe. Speaking at the opening session of the meeting between AU and EU officials—convened to prepare for the Summit of Heads of State and Government—Bembe highlighted that the strength of the

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Local Energy News

Angola and Germany Launch Major Study to Advance National Hydrogen Strategy

Germany to Fund Angola’s First National Hydrogen Potential Study by 2026 Germany will fund a baseline study on Angola’s hydrogen potential starting this year, according to Vandre Soellmeier, the German Economic Delegate in Angola. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Luanda during a conference on the Angola–Germany energy partnership, held as part of the state visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Although the investment amount was not disclosed, Soellmeier said the study’s findings—expected in

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Angola Reports $565 Million in Social Investment from Mineral, Oil, and Gas Companies

Angola’s Extractive Sector Channels Over $565 Million Into Community Development Projects in 2024 Companies operating in Angola’s mineral resources, oil, and gas sectors invested more than USD 565 million in 2024 across 860 social projects focused on education, health, economic development, culture, sports, environmental protection, and biodiversity. The figures were announced on Monday by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during the public presentation of the 2024 Social Investment Report detailing

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Local Energy News

Quibala Electrification Project Transforms Lives in Cuanza Sul

Cuanza Sul Expands Access to Electricity: Quibala Project Benefits 170,000 Residents The residents of Cuanza Sul are now enjoying greater access to electricity following the inauguration of the Quibala electrification project this Thursday. The ceremony was led by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, who also launched new electrification works in the municipalities of Ebo and Conde. According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Water, obtained by VerAngola, Minister

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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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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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