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Mining Companies in Lunda-Norte Urged to Establish Tax Domicile

Mining companies operating in Lunda-Norte province have been urged to establish tax domiciles in the region, with only 36 out of 41 companies having completed the transfer to the Chitato Tax Office. This directive was revealed by the National Diamond Company (Endiama) website. At a meeting convened by Governor Deolinda Vilarinho, stakeholders discussed the need for increased attention to social responsibility actions by mining companies to mitigate environmental damage and uplift local communities. Concerns were

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Local Mining News

Deloitte Study Identifies Key Trends Shaping Mining and Metals Sector

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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Diamonds Economy Local News

Nation’s Diamond Production Soars to 9.772 Million Carats in 2023

Angola experienced a notable surge in diamond production in 2023, reaching 9.772 million carats, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year. The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correia Victor, credited this growth to industrial recovery, with Sociedade Mineira de Catoca contributing significantly to the sector’s success by accounting for 71% of total production. While celebrating the growth, Victor highlighted that the total production fell short of the established forecast by approximately

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Economy Local News

World Bank Grants Angola $300M

The World Bank has granted Angola $300 million to help accelerate Angola‘s economic diversification, with a key emphasis on the private sector’s involvement. The funding is allocated under the Diversifica Mais project, which aims to expedite economic diversification processes and will be implemented nationwide over the next six years, with a specific focus on the Lobito corridor. According to the bank, $130 million will be allocated to boost investments for structuring and implementing public-private partnerships,

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International Energy News Renewable Energy

Morocco Allocates 1M Hectares for Green Hydrogen Projects

Morocco plans to allocate one million hectares of land for green hydrogen projects, part of a broader strategy to attract investment in the sector. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch revealed that the land allocation will be rolled out gradually, with an initial release of 300,000 hectares. The government intends to offer plots of land ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 hectares – tailored to suit the scale of proposed projects – within a structured contractual framework to

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Gas International News

East Africa Sets Sights on Becoming an LPG Hub

With more than 900 million Africans using biomass fuel and kerosene for cooking, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has emerged as a highly attractive and viable clean cooking solution. While still a fossil fuel, LPG burns more efficiently and produces fewer carbon emissions than wood, charcoal or kerosene. The fuel is both easy to store and transport, as well as able to meet Africa’s clean cooking needs reliably and to scale. East Africa is one region

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International News Oil Petroleum

Liberty Petroleum Secures 3 Deepwater Blocks in Somalia

U.S.-based exploration company Liberty Petroleum signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) for three deepwater blocks in Somalia. Through its subsidiary Petro Quest Africa, Liberty Petroleum will explore Blocks 131, 190 and 206. The PSAs allow for a five-year exploration period and grant Liberty Petroleum approval to conduct evaluations and 3D seismic surveys. The data will determine drilling viability. “We are aware of the responsibility that now lies on our shoulders to explore and hopefully develop the

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Oil International News

BW Energy Commences Production at Hibiscus South Well in Offshore Gabon

Oil and gas company BW Energy has initiated production at the DHBSM-1H well, situated in the Hibiscus South Field on the Dussafu license offshore Gabon, just five months after its discovery. Currently yielding between 5,000 and 6,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), the well is projected to recover approximately 6.6 million barrels from a total oil in place of around 22 million barrels. John Hamilton, CEO of Panoro Energy, a partner in the Dussafu

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Diamonds International News

Lucara Diamond Corp Reveals Karowe Underground Expansion Feasibility Study Results

Canada-based Lucara Diamond Corp has released the findings of an updated feasibility study on the Karowe Underground Expansion Project (UGP), outlining an estimated preproduction capital cost of $683 million. Situated in north-central Botswana, the Karowe UGP is anticipated to yield $1.1 billion in cash flow, prolong the Karowe mine’s lifespan by 15 years, and recover 6.8 million carats over its operational duration. Karowe, known for producing four diamonds weighing over 1,000 carats each from its

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Diamonds International News

De Beers rough Diamond sales increase to US$430m

De Beers Group reported that rough diamond sales increased from US$374 million in the last cycle to US$430 million in the second 2024 sales cycle. The Group released the provisional rough diamond sales figure quoted for Cycle 2 on Wednesday.According to De Beers, the figures represent the expected sales value for the period and remain subject to adjustment based on final completed sales. De Beers Group CEO Al Cook said it was pleasing to see

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