Mining sector financed with more than 26 million kwanzas

Between 2022 and June 2024, bank financing for mining projects in Angola totaled 26.6 million kwanzas, representing just 3.0% of the 887.1 million kwanzas allocated to the extractive industry. This data, presented at the 3rd Forum on Banking and Mining in Luanda, reflects a broader trend of minimal financial support for mining initiatives. The study, conducted by the Center for Studies and Scientific Research of the Higher Polytechnic Institute of Angola (IMETRO) and Bumbar Mining,

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Chissema Mining Society Boosts Investment in Diamond Reserves Amid Market Challenges

Sociedade Mineira de Chissema in Lunda-Norte is ramping up its investments in diamond prospecting to reassess existing reserves and ensure its market presence. The company, which operates in a 1,019-square-kilometre concession spanning four municipalities—Capenda-Camulemba, Xá-Muteba, Cuango, and Lubalo—is focusing on exploration to navigate the current downturn in diamond prices. José Eduardo Van-Dúném, the head of Chissema’s Geology department, shared these plans during a visit by the provincial governor, Filomena Miza. He highlighted the need for

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IOCs to Invest $60 Billion in Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector Over Next Five Years

International Oil Companies (IOCs) are planning to invest $60 billion globally over the next five years to advance Angola’s oil and gas prospects. A recent note obtained by Jornal de Angola reveals that the investment includes Total Energies’ strategic project, which involves developing the Begonia field with a budget of $850 million. Additionally, ExxonMobil is expected to invest up to $15 billion in the Namibe Basin, following recent successful discoveries. Details of these projects will

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Angola’s Diamond Production Rises 36% in First Half of 2024 Despite Challenges

Angola produced 5.6 million carats of diamonds in the first half of 2024, marking a 36% increase compared to the 4.1 million carats recorded during the same period in 2023. This data was shared in Luanda by Miguel Vemba, Director of Mining Operations and Shareholding Management at Endiama, during a presentation on diamond production and sales for the first half of the year. The event, chaired by the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio

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Cabinda Refinery Set to Begin Operations by July Next Year

The construction of the Cabinda Refinery is advancing steadily, with the project now 72% financially complete and 64% physically complete. The refinery is expected to begin operations in July of next year. This update was provided by Agostinho da Silva, the Deputy Governor for Technical Services and Infrastructure of Cabinda, following the 4th Meeting of the National Council for Public Works (CNOP), chaired by Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano. The

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Azule Energy Partners with Opsealog to Slash Emissions and Boost Offshore Fleet Efficiency

Azule Energy, a joint venture between Eni and BP, recently awarded Opsealog a two-year contract to enhance data collection, integration, and analysis, aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from its offshore supply vessels (OSVs) in the Angolan market. According to the company’s press release, Opsealog expects to achieve a 10% reduction in emissions across the fleet. The contract’s first year will cover 28 vessels, with plans to expand to the full

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Brent falls to $73.75, hits December highs

The price of a barrel of Brent oil, which serves as a reference for Angolan exports, for delivery in November, ended today with a sharp drop of 4.86%, to 73.75 dollars, returning to the levels of December 2023. Brent crude hit its lowest level on the London futures market today since December 2023, when it was at an annual low of 73.24,  Lusa reports.   The price of oil fell below the $75 barrier for the first

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New Geological Survey to Enhance Understanding of Kwanza Basin Onshore Blocks

The National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploration and Production are set to launch a geological data acquisition campaign in the Kwanza Basin Onshore Blocks starting this September. This initiative aims to enhance geophysical and geological knowledge of the Kwanza Basin Onshore Blocks, which span the provinces of Luanda, Malanje, and Cuanza-Norte, specifically Blocks KON-11, KON-12, and KON-15. According to a statement from ANPG, the first phase of the project will

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Major Oil Discovery Announced in Egypt’s Western Desert

Khaleda Petroleum Company, representing Apache Corporation and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, has announced a significant oil discovery in the West Fayum-I area of the Kalabsha development zone, located in Egypt’s Western Desert. The company disclosed that during a well test, they drilled 270 feet into Paleozoic sands, leading to the discovery of 23 million cubic feet of associated gas. Electrical logs confirmed petroleum indicators within the Paleozoic formation, revealing a total net thickness of

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Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Fuel Sales After Multiple Delays

The long-awaited Dangote fuel is set to hit the market soon. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery is expected to start selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to Nigerians in mid-September, following several missed deadlines. According to Punch newspaper, citing an anonymous source, the Dangote refinery is nearing the commencement of petrol sales. The source confirmed that the Dangote Group is finalizing arrangements for the distribution of the product. The Punch report also indicated that

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