Deputy minister of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia, Kornelia Shilunga, said on Last week in Luanda, that the cooperation protocol in the mining sector recently signed by Angola and Namibia will bring reciprocal advantages for both countries. Kornelia Shilunga was speaking at the end of her visit to ENDIAMA-E.P, where he met with the chairman of the board of directors of the national diamond company, Ganga Junior, to learn about the technical
Used for the production of lithium-ore batteries, copper and cobalt are becoming increasingly sought after as nations move to transition to a renewable energy future. A 2023 Battery Metals anticipates global copper production to increase by an average rate of 3.2% a year between 2022 and 2031, with output rising from 2.1 million tons to 28.2 million tons per year (t/y) during the same period. In this scenario, the report states that Africa – rich in
The government will initiate the production of neodymium and praseodymium, minerals used in the manufacturing of batteries for electric cars, over the next five years, according to a statement by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (Mirempet) and AME Trade. They announced the 2nd Angolan Mining Conference & Exhibition (AMC) 2023, which will take place in November. Country is positioned to benefit from critical minerals, Archive Copper and niobium are joining the list
Ionic Rare Earths Limited (IonicRE), an Australia-based global mineral exploration company, is making significant progress in its Makuutu Rare Earths Project in Uganda. The company has completed drilling 45 holes under the ELOO147 license, and the mineral samples extracted will be sent for testing in Perth. Additionally, IonicRE has begun drilling 51 out of the planned 76 holes under the ELOOO257 permit, utilizing the RAB drilling rig. The company plans to start infill drilling under
Gold prices declined in thin trading on Monday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, while market participants looked forward to U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming testimony on Capitol Hill later in the week. By 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT), spot gold was down 0.3% at $1,952.00 per ounce. U.S. gold futures also fell by 0.4% to $1,964.00. With the U.S. markets closed for the Juneteenth holiday, trading activity was expected to be slow. The
In 2022, the industrial exploitation of diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) generated revenues of approximately 62.3 million US dollars, according to the annual report (2022) of the Technical Unit of Coordination and Mining Planning (CTCPM). This represents an increase of over 10 million US dollars compared to the previous year, where the export of industrially mined diamonds by companies had generated revenues of around 52 million US dollars. One of the companies
The forum on energy investments held during the DRC Mining Week has put forward recommendations, including the need to transform the political will of governments into actual energy. Participants at the forum emphasized the importance of pragmatism alongside their aspirations. The event took place on June 14, 2023, in the Bukavu room of the Karavia hotel in Lubumbashi, with John Kanyoni from the FEC Chamber of Mines serving as the moderator. The forum’s central theme
JA Online An Angolan delegation will participate from 13th to 14th in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, at the Global Conference of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, will give a presentation on the progress made in transparency and efforts for the development of the extractive sector, with a focus on prospecting and future exploration of minerals considered critical for the energy transition. According to
Senegal, a country in West Africa, is experiencing significant economic growth and offers compelling reasons for foreign investors to consider investing in its emerging market. Here are five key factors that make Senegal an attractive investment destination: Senegal’s rising economy, competitive business climate, skilled labor force, modern infrastructure, and comprehensive legal and fiscal frameworks make it an appealing choice for international investors seeking new opportunities. Attending events like the MSGBC Oil, Gas, & Power 2023
Gold prices rose on Thursday as the U.S. dollar eased slightly, providing some respite to the precious metal. However, investor caution surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy and other economic cues kept gold trading within a relatively tight range. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to reach $1,945.69 per ounce, recovering some of its losses from the previous session, while U.S. gold futures rose by 0.1% to $1,959.90. The dollar index, which had been at
