Anglo American (LON: AAL) announced last week that it is considering additional cuts to diamond production due to ongoing market challenges, complicating its plans to sell its De Beers unit as part of a significant business overhaul. The restructuring plan was announced in May following the successful rebuttal of a $49 billion takeover approach from BHP (ASX: BHP), the world’s largest miner. The plan includes the sale or divestment of its 85% stake in De
Namibia’s historic Elizabeth Bay Mine, surviving through wars and economic downturns since the early 1900s, faces new challenges amid ownership disputes between local entity Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining and Zimbabwean investor RioZim. Initially commissioned by Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft Sudwestafrika in 1909, the mine has seen multiple operational halts, most recently in 2018 when Namdeb Holdings ceased operations due to strategic misalignment. Acquired by Lewcor Group in 2020, hopes were high for its revival, but financial woes and
The business sector in Bié province is optimistic about investments along the Lobito Corridor, particularly in the Benguela Railway (CFB). These developments are expected to enhance agricultural production and facilitate the transport of goods to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Farmer Manuel Maia, who operates several agricultural projects in Cunhinga, believes the Lobito Corridor will significantly boost his investments and strengthen local agriculture. He plans to leverage this route to expand his
Angola is set to significantly boost its revenue streams with the commencement of production at the Lombe Mining and Mapele gold exploration projects in Cabinda and Huíla provinces this semester. These projects recently received prospecting approvals from the National Agency for Mineral Resources (ANRM). According to the ANRM’s report, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, four new exploration projects for ferrous and non-ferrous metals are expected to enter production by
The Port of Lobito Mining Terminal in Benguela welcomed its first large cargo ship on Friday, loaded with 40,500 tons of sulfur to support mining activities in the Katanga area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a press release, the bulk cargo transport ship MV Lindsaylou’s arrival marks the start of port operations by Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), the concession company for the Lobito Corridor. The ship was loaded in Qatar and embarked
The International Institute for Strategic Studies recently confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is intensifying its economic relations with Angola through significant investments in key sectors such as energy, technology, and maritime logistics. According to the Institute, the UAE is exploring opportunities in food security through partnerships between the two countries. The UAE views Angola as a growing consumer market and notes that several leading Emirati companies are already investing in critical sectors of
Luciano Chilembe, the financial administrator of the Catumbela Industrial Development Pole (PDIC), expressed satisfaction with the recent $320 million financing provided by the Group of Seven (G7) richest countries for projects in the Lobito Corridor. This funding is expected to significantly enhance the region’s infrastructure and economic potential. Chilembe emphasized the critical work ahead in the transport sector and the need for a focused approach to consolidate reforms in agro-industry and related services. He highlighted
De Beers is expanding its flexibility for this month’s sight as the miner responds to the market downturn by limiting supply rather than lowering prices. The company informed clients last week that sightholders could remove certain goods from their allocations of rough diamonds and request larger buybacks than usual. The July sight, beginning next Monday, occurs amid rising inventories and falling prices in the polished diamond sector, particularly in India. De Beers’ customers expect the
In the first quarter of 2025, Angola’s National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) plans to launch a limited tender offering 10 blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins, including five marginal fields—a first for the country. To attract investment in these block opportunities, the ANPG is inviting companies to participate in the upcoming licensing round. Negotiations are already open, and companies are encouraged to contact the ANPG ahead of the official licensing launch. As
The South African government recently announced plans to utilize nuclear energy to address its electricity challenges. However, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, emphasized that this initiative would proceed at a pace the country can afford. South Africa recently celebrated an uninterrupted 100-day power supply. Speaking to the media at the Cabinet Lekgotla in Tshwane, Dr. Ramokgopa disclosed that the country plans to develop its nuclear capacity for electricity generation, scaling the project
