The construction works of Sonangol’s Research and Scientific Development Center in Sumbe are 92 percent complete and are expected to be finished in September, with the installation of laboratory systems set to begin. Sonangol Executive Administrator Joaquim Fernandes was quoted yesterday on the Ngol program, broadcast by the company on Channel A of Radio Nacional de Angola, stating during a visit to the facilities that this progress will enable the integration of technicians assigned to
The global shift towards clean energy technologies has sparked an increase in demand for vital minerals, particularly nickel, which enhances the performance, longevity, and energy density of Electric Vehicles (EV) and energy storage solutions. In summary, Africa’s abundant nickel reserves, growing global demand, attractive government policies, untapped market potential, and the presence of strong partners make it an attractive destination for mining companies seeking stable and long-term supplies of this critical mineral.
The Workshop on Data Integration and Information on Diamond Projects in Angola opened this Monday, 12, in Luanda, organized by the Information Technology Office of ENDIAMA. On the first day of the event, the Executive Director for Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Osvaldo Van-Dúnem, underlined the importance of the media in the current context.“We know that information is a very important medium these days, and with new technologies as a work tool, companies become increasingly
One thousand five hundred students, in the provinces of Lunda Sul, Lunda Norte and Moxico, will benefit from financial aid for the purchase of teaching material under the “Catoca Aluno” program, carried out by Fundação Brilhante in partnership with Sociedade Mineira de Catoca . The social aid package, which enters its second edition, establishes that each student must be allocated the amount of thirty-six thousand kwanzas quarterly, which corresponds to a monthly payment of 12,000.00
A new company called (Cimeleste Vungo Indústria, Lda) dedicated to the production and sale of cement will be born in the country, in the region of Cazombo, Moxico province, and is expected to create another 2,000 jobs. According to a press release sent today to Jorna de Angola Online, the firm is originally from Canada, with an investment estimated at more than US$50 million “and a production capacity of 1,500 tons of cement/day”. Given its
Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of the Portugal-based company Frezigest, SGPS (“Frezite”). Frezite’s offering primarily consists of made-to-order polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tools for metal and wood applications, with exposure to the automotive, general engineering and aerospace segments. The company will be reported within Walter, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. “With the acquisition of Frezite, we take another important step in our shift to growth strategy.
