The People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Republic of Congo agree to regularly assess their mining cooperation with a view to its consolidation in the mutual and long-term interest of the two countries, and to settle any disputes arising in this cooperation in mutual trust and with pragmatism and fairness, in particular through friendly consultations. This is one of the thirteen (13) key points included in the final declaration published on Friday, May 26,
Angola confirms having commercial reserves of 36 critical minerals The consultant to the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Mankenda Ambroise, stated on Tuesday in Luanda that out of the 51 minerals considered the most critical worldwide, 36 are known in Angola and ready to enter production. Recent research has revealed that the national territory is endowed with extraordinary geological potential. Mankenda Ambroise, who delivered the opening speech at the 2nd edition of the
An influx of cutting-edge technologies and digital innovations in the mining industry are poised to transform the sector while enhancing efficiency, sustainability and safety standards in the extraction and processing of minerals. The increasing digitization of mines will allow service companies and operators to improve accuracy and recoverability, thus reducing carbon emissions and operational costs. Spatial Data Visualization With many mines operating in remote and hostile environments, 3D mapping and modelling will enable mining companies to improve mineral recovery
The diamond market now has a new information portal called “Diamond Impact,” which was launched yesterday with the aim of disseminating social activities carried out by companies in the sector for the benefit of communities. This was launched on Wednesday in Luanda and is managed by the Bumbar Mining Group, a company specializing in industry affairs. The platform provides digital, print, and multimedia information, showcasing community sustainability projects in diamond mining areas for the benefit
Africa’s geologically prospective regions and abundant natural resources make it an attractive destination for investment. The continent is witnessing the launch of large-scale projects aiming to become global lithium hubs and benefit from the energy transition trends, driven by the increasing demand for minerals like lithium in clean energy technologies. Here are some of the significant lithium mining projects in Africa: These projects reflect Africa’s potential to become a significant player in the global lithium
Gold prices fell again on Tuesday as a recovering U.S. dollar took its toll, with prices heading for a fifth day of losses in six sessions after the biggest pullback since February last week. Price action Market drivers Gold prices have pulled back since the most-active contract logged its second-highest settlement level on record on May 4. It was the highest settlement since the all-time high reached in August 2020. Whether the yellow metal rallies
Private and public-sector led mining activities across Africa are prioritizing sustainable techniques in projects deployment for environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good business practices. With the continent maximizing exploration and production of its vast extractive resources including critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt to shape the global energy transition and drive economic growth, sustainability has become a standard. Sustainable Mining Techniques and Land Management While traditional mining techniques such as open pit and underground mining have significant impact
The Lulo Mining Society, which operates in the municipality of Capenda-Camulemba, Lunda-Norte province, wants to make new investments to intensify prospecting work in order to confirm the geological and mining potential of the known concession to extract rare and high-value diamonds. In statements recently given to the Public Television of Angola (TPA), on the sidelines of the delivery of means of transportation to the traditional authorities of the Xinge commune in Capenda-Camulemba, as part of
Gold exploration company Oriole Resources has announced the resumption of activities at the Senala gold project in Senegal. The company holds a 41.65% interest in the project. The resumption follows the acquisition of AGEM Senegal Exploration, a wholly owned subsidiary of IAMGOLD Corporation, by Moroccan mining company Managem Group. AGEM Senegal Exploration will continue to operate the project, while Managem takes control. Under the terms of a 2018 option agreement, Managem Group will fund the
Angola and Namibia intend to increasingly strengthen cooperation in the area of oil and mineral resources, JA Online learned this Wednesday 5th April, as part of the visit of the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, who is in Windhoek , for a visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Tom Alweendo. According to the Angolan official, the workday allows “to see Namibia’s experience in the exploration of diamonds in the sea,
