The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (MIREMPET) is holding a meeting on Thursday to present the achievements in diamond production, marketing, and exportation. The meeting will take place at the MIREMPET Building and will have the participation of companies such as Endiama, Catoca Mining Company, Somiluana Mining Company, among others.
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Gas, José Barroso, observed the progress of the construction of the future refinery in Cabinda. During the technical visit to the refinery project, José Barroso received explanations from the Odebrecht representative, Joel Peito, with a focus on phase 1 of the refinery. Joel Peito also presented the ongoing infrastructure and civil works, the 30,000 barrels per day distillation unit, which is considered the heart of the refinery, the
Sonangol continues to lead the ranking of the largest companies in the Public Business Sector (SEP), representing 57 percent of total aggregate assets in 2022, of 26.9 billion kwanzas. The ranking considers the balance sheets of 71 companies in the public sector that provided accounts within the time period determined by the Institute for the Management of Assets and State Participations (IGAPE). According to the data, Sonangol’s assets reached 15.4 billion kwanzas, followed by far by
Diamonds, the coveted gems that have captivated human imagination for centuries, have been central to Angola’s economic and social fabric. Nestled on the southwestern coast of Africa, Angola has emerged as one of the world’s leading diamond producers. This article delves into the intricate world of diamond mining in Angola, highlighting its historical significance, economic impact, environmental concerns, and efforts towards sustainable practices. Historical Significance Angola’s diamond mining history dates back to the late 19th
Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has assured that the Luaxe mining project could soon start its diamond production. Diamantino Azevedo was speaking to the press at the end of another visit to the Luele Mining Company, located in the province of Lunda-Sul. The minister said that the work is taking place within the established schedule, having highlighted the commitment of those responsible for the Luaxe project, whose execution is in the
The National Mineral Resources Agency announced on Wednesday that the country has 20 existing mining titles in the period from 2017 to 2023, of which 45% correspond to prospecting and 55% to exploitation. On the occasion, the general registry of prospecting and exploitation mining licenses issued and the map of mining concessions for prospecting in the Cuanza-Sul province were also presented.
The prices of iron ore futures contracts on the Dalian Exchange in China closed in a mixed fashion. The price of the most traded contract, with delivery for January 2024, rose by 0.55% to 732.5 yuan (100.88 dollars) per ton, while the contract for September 2023, which had the second highest turnover, remained stable at 821 yuan (113.0 dollars) per ton. The ore traded on the Dalian Exchange contains 62% iron content and is considered
The price of gold was close to its lowest point in over five weeks yesterday, as confirmed by precious metals market traders. The metal is being hindered by the strengthening of the dollar and the yields of U.S. Treasury bonds, at a time when the minutes of the July meeting of the Federal Reserve (Fed) are expected to be released. These minutes could provide clarity on the intention to raise interest rates. Spot gold experienced
SONILS Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is proud to announce that Emilio Costa, General Manager of Sonangol Integrated Logistics Services (SONILS), will deliver a keynote speech during this year’s Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference, taking place in Luanda from September 13-14. Costa brings a wealth of experience to the conference, having previously served as the General Manager of Puma Energy and Trafigura in Angola. His participation at the event is set to advance the
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is proud to announce that Maggy Shino, the Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, will return to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition as a speaker. Taking place from September 13-14 in Luanda, AOG provides a platform where Namibia and Angola can strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of energy. Namibia has seen a wave of energy developments take off in the last two
