Angola Oil & Gas 2026 Brings Together 3,000+ Delegates from 40+ Countries to Discuss Energy and Investment Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026 is set to bring together thousands of energy professionals, investors and industry leaders in Luanda as Angola positions its oil and gas sector for further investment, growth and diversification. The seventh edition of the conference and exhibition is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates from over 40 countries, representing more than
Angola’s Tetelo Mine Targets 14,000 Tonnes-Per-Day Processing Capacity with New Copper, Zinc and Lead Plants Angola’s Tetelo mine in Uíge Province is expanding its processing operations with two new plants as the operator seeks to increase production and diversify into copper, zinc and lead. The expansion, being undertaken by Shining Star Icarus, includes a 3,200-tonne-per-day copper processing plant at Mavoio-Cuia and a 3,000-tonne-per-day zinc and lead processing plant at Mueji. The new facilities form part
Angola to Become Africa’s First Niobium Producer as $150 Million Niobonga Project Nears Production Angola is preparing to enter the global niobium market, with the country’s first niobium mining project nearing completion in Quilengues, Huíla Province. The Niobonga project, being developed at the Bonga and Tchivira Carbonatite Complex, is expected to position Angola as the third niobium-producing country in the world after Brazil and Canada, and the first in Africa. Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum
Angola Targets Oil Production Above 1 Million Barrels Per Day as Government Calls for More Investment Angola’s government has called on oil companies operating in the country to increase crude oil production beyond one million barrels per day, as the country seeks to build on recent efforts to stabilise output and attract further investment into its petroleum sector. Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo made the appeal in Luanda on Monday, 31
South Africa’s Small-Scale and Junior Diamond Miners Face Rising Costs and Regulatory Challenges South Africa’s small-scale and junior diamond mining sector is facing mounting pressure from rising operating costs, regulatory challenges and limited access to funding, threatening the viability of smaller producers. Industry stakeholders say junior and small-scale miners are particularly vulnerable because they generally operate with limited financial resources and lack the economies of scale available to larger mining companies. Access to capital remains
Experts Seek Clarity on US-Venezuela Oil Deal as Contract Details Remain Unclear The emerging oil agreement between the United States and Venezuela is facing scrutiny from energy experts and legal specialists, who are calling for greater transparency around the terms and structure of the deal. Questions have been raised over how the agreement will work in practice, particularly regarding the ownership, control and commercial arrangements surrounding Venezuela’s oil resources. Industry experts and lawyers say the
Indian Oil Secures 2027 LPG Deal with Algeria’s Sonatrach as India Diversifies Energy Supplies Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest refiner, has finalised an agreement with Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2027, as India moves to diversify its energy supplies and reduce reliance on Middle Eastern sources. Under the agreement, IOC will receive one very large gas carrier (VLGC) of LPG each month, carrying between 45,000 and 55,000
DRC Secures $1.26bn Railway Investment as Tshisekedi Clarifies Dilolo-Sakania Concession DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has reassured the public that the concession of the Dilolo-Sakania railway line will not privatise the state-owned railway company or create a monopoly, as the government moves to attract major investment to modernise the strategic rail corridor. Tshisekedi’s remarks follow the signing of a 30-year concession agreement between the DRC government and Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção Africa S.A. on 26 August
Central African Republic Inaugurates 50 MW Solar Plant with Battery Storage to Boost Electricity Supply The Central African Republic (CAR) has inaugurated a 50 MW solar photovoltaic plant with 15 MWh of battery storage at Sakaï, southwest of the capital Bangui, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to expand electricity generation and improve grid reliability. Developed by UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), the facility features more than 80,000 solar panels and 156 inverters.
Angola Secures €665 Million for Luena-Saurimo Railway Linking Mining Regions to Lobito Corridor Angola has authorised financing of up to €665 million to support construction of the 260-kilometre Luena-Saurimo railway line, a major infrastructure project designed to strengthen rail connectivity between eastern Angola and the Benguela Railway and Lobito Corridor. The financing is backed by three European export credit agencies UK Export Finance (UKEF), Poland’s KUKE and Dutch ECA Atradius with HSBC Bank arranging the
