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Diamantino Awarded Medal for Peace and Energy Leadership as Angola Charts Bold Energy Future

The African Energy Chamber supports Minister Azevedo’s national honor, recognizing his leadership in transforming Angola’s oil and gas sector through major reforms and strategic projects In recognition of a lifetime dedicated to peace, development and the advancement of Angola’s oil and gas industry, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, has been awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 50th Anniversary of National Independence in the Peace and Development Class by Angola’s President

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Local Gas News Oil

Angola’s Oil and Gas Output Drops 10.2 Percent in Q2 2025 Amid Sector Struggles

Angola Oil Production Falls to One Million Barrels Per Day in Q2 2025 as Sector Contracts Over 10 Percent Oil and gas production in Angola fell by 10.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to an estimate released Monday by the Economic Studies Department of Banco Fomento Angola (BFA). The decline brought daily oil output down to approximately 1 million barrels per day, reinforcing the ongoing structural downturn in the country’s crude oil

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Local Expos & Events

President João Lourenço to Open Landmark Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference

Angola Oil and Gas 2025 to Break Records with Presidential Opening and Global Energy CEOs President João Lourenço will officially open the 6th edition of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025, scheduled to take place on September 3rd and 4th in Luanda. This year’s conference marks a milestone, coinciding with Angola’s 50th anniversary of independence, and is set to be the largest and most internationally attended edition since the event’s inception. According to a press

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Local Energy News

Huila and Namibe to Join National Grid via Hydroelectric Power by End of 2025

Angola to Connect Huila and Namibe to National Power Grid with Hydroelectric Energy by Year End The provinces of Huila and Namibe are set to be connected to Angola’s national electricity grid using hydroelectric power by the end of 2025. The Gove–Matala power transmission line project, along with key substations, is currently 80 percent complete and expected to be finalized by October, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Water. Stretching over

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Catoca Mining Society Honored in UK for Excellence in Social Responsibility

Catoca Mining Society Wins Africa Social Responsibility Award at British Parliament The Catoca Mining Society, Angola’s largest diamond mining company, has been honored with the Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development Award in Africa, presented by African Leadership Magazine at a ceremony held at the British Parliament in London on July 10. Located in Lunda Sul province, Catoca is responsible for over 60 percent of Angola’s total diamond production. The award recognizes the company’s ongoing

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Diamonds Economy Local News

Angola Diamond Auction Raises 15 Million Dollars Exceeds Expectations by 24 Percent

Angola’s Diamond Auction Exceeds Expectations, Raising $15.5M from 17 Rough Stones Angola generated $15.5 million from the auction of 17 special rough diamonds, surpassing expectations by 24.33%, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Angolan National Diamond Trading Company (Sodiam E.P.). The diamonds were sourced from four mining operations: Lulo, Kaixepa, Chitotolo, and Luele. The combined weight of the stones totaled 865.19 carats, Sodiam reported. The breakdown of the proceeds is as follows: The

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Transport and Logistics Local News

Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt

U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as a powerful lever for economic

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Local News Transport and Logistics

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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