Category: Mining

The Ozango Minerais project, focusing on the exploration of rare earth minerals in Longonjo, Huambo, is advancing into the construction and equipment installation phase, with operations expected to commence in 2026. Tim George, head of an investor mission, made this announcement following a meeting with Huambo’s vice-governor for the Political, Economic, and Social sector, Angelino Elavoco. George stated that work on the mine, situated 64 kilometers from Huambo city, is scheduled to begin eight months

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Tim George, the executive director of Pensana, has indicated that exploration of Huambo’s rare earths could commence as early as 2026. This timeline is contingent upon the completion of prospecting activities, which have been ongoing since 2015, and the initiation of infrastructure construction this year. During a meeting with Angelino Elavoco, Vice-Governor of Huambo, Tim George outlined plans that could generate approximately 1,090 direct jobs. These positions include 650 jobs during the infrastructure construction phase

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A recent study by Deloitte, titled “Tracking the Trends 2024,” highlights ten key trends that are expected to influence the performance of the mining and metals sector over the next 12 to 18 months. The report emphasizes the importance of negotiating for growth while focusing on the future, indicating that mining companies need to prioritize purpose, social dynamics, and effective management to thrive in uncertain times. Francisco Correia, a partner at Deloitte, praised the development

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The Tetelo Copper mine, situated in the Mavoyo region of Maquela do Zombo, Uíge province, is entering its final stages of implementation, with production expected to commence within six months, according to Marcelino Ferreira, director of the Uíge Provincial Office of Integrated Economic Development. Speaking to Rádio Nacional de Angola, Ferreira revealed that the Sociedade Mineira de Cobre de Angola aims to achieve an initial daily production of up to eight thousand tons of copper,

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The Guinean government confirmed Angola’s withdrawal from the bauxite exploration project in eastern Guinea-Bissau, as announced by Minister of Natural Resources Malam Sambú in an interview last week. According to Sambú, the bauxite exploration license is now available as Angola lacked the economic means to continue the project, leaving it abandoned. Guinea-Bissau’s geological studies suggest over 113 million tons of bauxite in the historic town of Boé, a significant source of aluminum. The exploration license

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Companies in the mining sector, along with government officials and representatives from civil society, have reacted to the Executive’s plan to commission a study on the competitiveness of the Angolan mining sector. Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, emphasized that such a study would facilitate decision-making regarding potential adjustments or changes to existing legislation within the extractive sector. This initiative aims to align Angola with the standards set by the Extractive Industries

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