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Angola Launches Digital Mining Registry to Modernise Licensing and Boost Transparency

Angola Implements Digital Mining Registry (CMA) to Streamline Licensing and Attract Investment Angola has taken a major step toward modernising its mining sector with the appointment of a Multidisciplinary Technical Commission to oversee the digitisation of the licensing process for mining activities. The initiative follows the implementation of the Angola Digital Mining Registry System (CMA) and forms part of the country’s broader public administration digital transformation agenda. The reform is aligned with Objective 37.1 of

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Ghana to Channel Artisanal Gold into Formal Trade to Boost Revenue

Ghana Launches ASM Gold Formalisation Program Targeting $20 Billion in Annual Foreign-Exchange Inflows Ghana plans to direct approximately 127 metric tons of artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) gold annually into official trade channels under revised sector reforms, aiming to increase foreign-exchange earnings and curb smuggling, Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Wednesday. Across Africa, ASM gold leakage costs countries billions each year as undeclared production is smuggled through porous borders to global trading hubs such as

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Angola Moves Forward on Key Mineral Projects with Focus on Execution and Capacity Building

Angola Reports Progress on Mineral, Oil, and Gas Structuring Projects with Focus on Full Execution Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas has reported that the country has 16 structuring projects for prospecting and exploring mineral resources, but only 11 of these are currently active. The projects cover a range of minerals, including diamonds, iron, copper, phosphate, rare earths, lithium, and gold, with 68.75% in operation. The remaining five projects, representing 31.25%, are currently

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Somaliland Targets 2027 Start for Oil and Mineral Exploration

Somaliland Plans to Launch Oil and Mineral Exploration by 2027, President Irro Says Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, has announced that the region expects to formally begin oil and mineral exploration by 2027. Speaking at the opening of the Somaliland Mining and Natural Resources Exhibition, President Irro said the region possesses significant untapped natural resources. He emphasized that the government is committed to developing these resources within a clear regulatory framework

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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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Angola’s Mining Sector Gains Stability Through Local Skills Development

Angola’s Mining Renaissance: GeoAtlânticous Invests in Local Talent to Drive Stability and Growth Angola’s mining sector is undergoing a transformation that goes beyond geology and infrastructure. At the heart of this renaissance lies a bold commitment to people. Companies like GeoAtlânticous are investing in training Angolan geologists and engineers, a move that promises to reshape the industry by embedding expertise within the country itself. From Dependency to Self-Reliance For decades, Angola’s mining projects leaned heavily

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India and Angola Deepen Cooperation in Oil, Mining, and Technology

President Droupadi Murmu’s Angola Visit Strengthens India–Angola Ties in Oil, Mining, and Emerging Technologies During her first-ever state visit to Angola, President Droupadi Murmu spotlighted new opportunities for Indian investment in Angola’s oil, mining, and technology sectors key areas that could define the next phase of India Angola economic cooperation. President Murmu met with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, where discussions centered on long-term energy security, mineral exploration,

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DRC Launches Workshop to Boost Transparency in Mining, Oil, and Forestry Contract Disclosures

DRC Advances Extractive Sector Transparency with Mining, Oil, and Forestry Contract Disclosure Workshop The EITI-DRC Technical Secretariat launched a two-day workshop on the disclosure of mining, oil, and forestry concession contracts on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Lubumbashi Hotel. The workshop is part of the ENCORE Project, funded by the IDA/World Bank through the Ministry of Finance, and aims to strengthen transparency and governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s extractive sector. From August

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Mining Law Key to Angola’s Sovereignty and Sustainable Growth

Mining Law Is Key to Angola’s Sovereignty and Sustainable Development, Says Minister The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, emphasized on Tuesday in Luanda that Mining Law in Angola is a vital tool for national sovereignty and economic justice, serving as a pathway toward the country’s sustainable development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a specialized course in Mining Law, held at a university in Luanda, Azevedo highlighted the urgent need to

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Namibia Embraces Ghana’s Gold Reserve Strategy to Boost Economic Resilience

Namibia has unveiled plans to adopt Ghana’s widely praised Gold Purchase Programme in a strategic bid to strengthen its monetary policy and revive its struggling economy. The initiative seeks to boost the country’s foreign reserves, curb inflation, and reinforce the value of the Namibian dollar by stockpiling gold as a key financial asset. With a robust mining sector and stable political environment, Namibia is one of Africa’s notable gold producers, and the industry remains a

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