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Pensana Appoints Benedito Dumbo as Longonjo Rare Earths Mine Site Manager

London-listed rare earths miner Pensana has named Benedito Dumbo as the site manager for the Longonjo rare earths mine in Angola, marking a significant step ahead of the project’s main construction phase. Dumbo, a native of Luanda, Angola, brings three years of experience as a mining engineer dedicated to the project’s development. His expertise spans various crucial areas, including drilling, logging, fleet management, and maintenance systems. Graduating from the Camborne School of Mines, part of

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Local Mining News

Angola’s Minbos Resources Secures $14M Debt Facility from IDC

Development finance institution the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa has approved a $14 million debt facility for the construction of the Cabinda Phosphate project in Angola. Mineral exploration and development company Minbos Resources – the project’s developer – has received credit committee approval for the funds, enabling the company to kickstart development. The IDC funding will cover the majority of the project’s total cost – estimated at $24 million – with the remaining

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News Local Oil

Brent barrel starts the week at 90 dollars

The barrel of Brent, a reference to Angolan exports, closed the week at 90.15 dollars, and given the favorable market conditions, it is expected that it will rise to higher levels throughout the sessions that resume today on the stock exchanges. Market details show that, over the last 52 weeks, the order price per barrel has varied between $71.28 and $97.69 for 1,000-barrel contracts. Deliveries for June, in turn, last Friday, were being carried out

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Local News Oil Petroleum

Angola Emerges as Top Crude Oil Producer Amidst Nigeria’s Sales Challenges

Nigeria is grappling with the daunting task of finding buyers for its crude oil, with approximately 30 out of 53 loaded cargoes currently stranded. This predicament arises despite the country experiencing low production levels, with Angola surpassing Nigeria as the leading crude oil producer. Bloomberg data indicates that the unsold cargoes could exceed 30 million barrels. While Nigeria boasts one of the world’s best grades of crude oil, challenges such as refinery maintenance and stiff

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Diamonds Economy Exploration Local News

ENDIAMA President Reveals Plans for Diamond Exploration

In a significant announcement, José Manuel Augusto Ganga Júnior, President of the Board of Directors of the National Diamond Company (ENDIAMA), unveiled plans for a groundbreaking feasibility study aimed at tapping into Angola’s untapped oceanic resources, including diamonds and other valuable minerals. The revelation came during a high-profile event in Luanda, underscoring Angola’s commitment to diversifying its mining sector and harnessing its rich natural resources. Addressing reporters at the “Albina Assis” auditorium of the Ministry

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Gold Economy Local News

Angola’s Mineral Secretary Optimistic on Gold Production and Refining

The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correia Victor, expressed optimism about Angola’s gold production and refining capabilities during a recent address in Luanda. He highlighted significant strides made in gold production in provinces like Cabinda, Huíla, and Huambo, and emphasized the imminent completion of the Luanda Gold Refinery. Victor asserted that these developments lay the groundwork for the mineral sector to contribute substantially to the country’s revenue in the coming months. Speaking at

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Diamonds Local Mining News

Insights from Benedito Manuel on the Luele Mine

Benedito Manuel, the General Director of Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, recently highlighted the significance of the Luele mine project in the province of Lunda Sul. He emphasized that it’s an ENDIAMA initiative, with Angolan managers from Catoca leading the entire process, from discovery to mine layout. In an interview with EXPANSÃO newspaper, Manuel underscored Catoca’s pivotal role as a “special technical arm” of the Angolan National Diamond Company, particularly in advancing the nation’s diamond sub-sector.

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Local News Transport and Logistics

AGL Logistics Launches Operations at Lobito Terminal in Angola

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has inaugurated operations at the AGL Lobito Terminal, a versatile container and bulk goods facility situated within Angola’s Port of Lobito. This development follows AGL’s successful bid secured through an international tender process in October 2023. The terminal, with its impressive capacity to handle over one million tons of bulk goods and accommodate 100,000 TEU containers annually, marks a significant milestone in enhancing trade connectivity and logistics efficiency in the region.

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Diamonds Local News

Luele Mining Company Announces 119 Job Openings to Bolster Operations

Luele Mining Company has unveiled 119 job opportunities across various fields to strengthen its workforce and enhance operations at the mine. According to Constantino António, the head of provincial services at the National Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP) in Lunda-Sul, positions available include service assistants, safety personnel, firefighters, machine operators, technicians, engineers, and specialists in various fields. Interested candidates are required to register at INEFOP with necessary documents, including their ID, passport-sized photos,

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Diamonds Local Mining News

Catoca Mining Company Enhances Water Management with New Pumps

Catoca Mining Company, situated in the province of Lunda Sul, has recently acquired nine suction pumps equipped with an advanced automation system from South Africa. These pumps boast a pumping capacity of up to 800 cubic meters per hour, aimed at improving the flow and suction of submerged water within the mine. According to José Jorge Chingango, head of the Water Evacuation section, the acquisition of these pumps will ensure smoother operations. Initially, maintenance will

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