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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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Local Mining News

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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Local Mining News Oil

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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International Mining Oil

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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Local Mining News

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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International Gold Mining

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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Local Gold Mining

Bengo Forum Urges Creation of Gold Mining Cooperatives to Combat Illegal Extraction

The Bengo Industrial Investment Forum (FIIND-BENGO-2025), held on Wednesday, called for the establishment of gold mining cooperatives as a measure to curb illegal mineral extraction in the region. The forum addressed a range of challenges in the mining and mineral processing industries. Key topics included “Valuing Technical Expertise,” “Health and Safety,” “Artificial Intelligence in Industry,” and the “Geological and Mining Potential of Bengo Province.” During her address, Bengo Governor Maria Antónia Nelumba emphasized the province’s

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Local Economy Mining

Angola to Anchor New Africa-Latin America Copper Route

The multinational company PLASFER, which specializes in raw material exports, is advancing administrative and technical processes to leverage the Lobito Corridor as a “New Copper Industry Export Route.” This strategic logistics route aims to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Latin America, and Europe. PLASFER has spent over three years developing an innovative project in the DRC, in collaboration with partners across Europe and the Americas. The company considers this new logistics initiative

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Local Economy Mining

Angola Shifts Focus to Local Value Creation in Mining Sector

Angola is moving beyond its traditional role as a mere supplier of raw materials, declared the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, on Wednesday in Huambo Province. “We want to create value here. We want to cut stones here, refine here, transform here, and employ people here. We want the wealth extracted to circulate within Angola and benefit Angolans,” said the minister during the Mining Investment Forum taking place in the southern

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Corporate News Gold International Mining

Barrick Gold Eyes Copper Future with Proposed Name Change to Barrick Mining Corp

Barrick Gold Corp., the world’s second-largest gold producer and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “GOLD,” is signaling a major strategic shift — one that leans heavily into copper. The Canadian mining giant has proposed changing its name to Barrick Mining Corp., dropping “Gold” from its title in a move that underscores its growing focus on copper and its diversification beyond its traditional bullion roots. Barrick is currently investing $6 billion

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