
Hon. Diamantino Azevedo Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas joined us in an exclusive interview at #MiningIndaba to explore the bold initiatives shaping the future of Angola’s mining sector. From advancing sustainable practices in the diamond industry to launching transformative projects like the first gold refinery and a new mineral hub in the Lunda Sul province, Minister Azevedo shares how Angola is driving value addition and inclusive growth. Discover how these efforts are not only elevating local communities but also positioning Angola as a key player in Africa’s mineral and jewelry value chain.

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Exxaro is set to exit its only offshore asset through a two-step transaction that will see it acquire Anglo American’s remaining stake in the Moranbah South coking coal project before selling the entire asset to Stanmore Resources for $105 million.

Lindian Resources is seeking to build a vertically integrated rare earth supply chain stretching from its Kangankunde project in Malawi through processing facilities in Kazakhstan to downstream markets in Europe, highlighting the increasingly complex geopolitics reshaping critical minerals.