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Angola’s TAAG Airlines to Acquire Boeing 787s in $297M U.S.-Backed Deal

Angola’s TAAG Secures $297M EXIM-Backed Deal for Boeing 787 Jets to Boost Luanda’s New Aviation Hub Angola’s state-owned airline, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft and General Electric Aerospace engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). The agreement, announced Wednesday, will support the delivery of new aircraft and spare engines while strengthening U.S. manufacturing jobs and Angola’s aviation infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, the

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Corporate News Gold Local Mining Projects

Tyranna Resources Secures Majority Stake in Promising Maongo Copper-Gold Project in Angola

Tyranna Resources Acquires 70% of Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project Amid Growing Demand for Strategic Metals Tyranna Resources, an ASX-listed company, has signed agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper-gold project, located 25 km northeast of Namibe, Angola. The project comprises a single prospecting concession application covering 269 km², which is expected to be formally granted in the September 2025 quarter. The area hosts extensive historical mining infrastructure, including ore treatment sites, three

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Corporate News Local Mining Projects

Pensana Advances Longonjo Rare Earths Project with Expanded Processing Plant Site in Angola

Pensana Boosts Longonjo Rare Earths Project with Key Milestone, Driving Jobs and Economic Growth in Angola Rare earths developer Pensana has announced the successful completion of the expanded processing plant area at its Longonjo rare earths refinery project in Angola—marking a critical step forward in accelerating construction activities. Local stakeholders have shown strong support for the project, recognizing its potential to bring long-term economic growth and social development to the region. According to Pensana, the

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Diamonds Economy Local News

Angola Hits Diamond Production Record in 2024 as Mining Diversification Gains Momentum

Angola Sets New Diamond Production Record with Over 14 Million Carats in 2024 as Mining Sector Expands Angola has reached a historic milestone in its diamond industry, producing over 14 million carats in 2024—the highest in the nation’s history. This achievement was announced by Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, during the launch of the International Mining Conference of Angola held last Thursday in Luanda. “This milestone fulfills one of the key

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Local Gas News

Angola Discovers Over 1 Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas in Gajajeira-01 Well

Angola Celebrates Major Gas Discovery in Gajajeira-01 Well and Expands Energy Development Efforts Angola has achieved a major milestone in its natural gas sector with the discovery of significant gas reserves in the Gajajeira-01 well, located offshore in Block 1/14 in the Lower Congo Basin. The announcement was made jointly by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) and Azule Energy. Azule Energy, the operator of Block 1/14 with a 35% stake, partners

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Local Energy News

Angola Installs First Submarine Power Cable to Boost Electricity Supply in Mussulo

Angola has installed its first submarine electricity cable in the municipality of Mussulo, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy infrastructure. The cable is expected to significantly enhance the region’s power supply, increasing capacity from 20 to 30 megawatts. According to a statement from the Mussulo municipal administration, the cable was installed on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. In addition to carrying electricity, the cable also includes integrated optical fiber, making it a dual-purpose infrastructure

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Local News Oil

Angola’s Labor Authorities Raise Alarm Over Safety Failures in Oil Sector After Fatal Platform Fire

Angola’s Inspector General of Labor, Manuel Bole, has expressed serious concern over safety conditions in the country’s oil sector following a deadly accident earlier this year that claimed three lives and left several workers severely injured. The incident occurred in May on the deepwater oil platform Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco, operated by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (Cabgoc), a Chevron subsidiary, in Block 14 off the coast of Cabinda. A fire broke out on the platform’s

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Local Corporate News Oil

Etu Energias Launches Drilling Campaign at Angola’s Block 2/05 to Boost Oil Output

Etu Energias Launches Drilling Campaign at Angola’s Block 2/05 to Boost Oil OutputAngolan private energy firm Etu Energias has officially commenced drilling operations at Block 2/05, located in the shallow waters off Zaire Province. The SMS ESSA jack-up rig arrived at the site on June 25 and began operations on June 27, marking a significant milestone in the block’s redevelopment strategy. The new drilling campaign includes: Three development wells One exploration well Five technical interventions

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Angola’s SODIAM Raises $15.5 Million from Special Diamond Auction

Angola’s National Diamond Trading Company (SODIAM) has announced it raised $15.5 million from the sale of 17 special diamond stones in its latest auction. The diamonds were sourced from four mining companies: Lulo, Kaixepa, Chitotolo, and Luele. This marked the 14th auction organized by SODIAM, with evaluation sessions taking place from Monday to Thursday last week. A total of 865.19 carats were sold, generating a return that exceeded expectations by 23.33%, according to the company.

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Local Economy Governance News

Angola’s President Calls for Stronger US-Africa Trade Ties

Angolan President João Lourenço emphasized the importance of strengthening US-Africa trade relations during a high-level summit in Luanda last week. He called for a shift from aid-based engagement to mutually beneficial trade and investment, urging a reassessment of existing US tariffs on African exports. President Lourenço stressed that Africa offers far more than traditional sectors like oil and mineral extraction. He encouraged US companies to explore high-potential industries such as automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, tourism, cement

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