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Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025) Reveals Dynamic Lineup of Sponsors and Exhibitors — Four Weeks to Go

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The initial list brings together government bodies, mining operators, service providers, equipment suppliers, financiers and international partners — signaling a high-impact event on October 22–23 in Luanda

LUANDA, Angola, September 26, 2025/APO Group/ –With just four weeks until doors open, AIMC 2025 today unveiled an expanded and compelling roster of sponsors and exhibitors that reflects growing global interest in Angola’s mining potential.

The initial list brings together government bodies, mining operators, service providers, equipment suppliers, financiers and international partners — signaling a high-impact event on October 22–23 in Luanda where strategy, investment and sustainable development will be front and center.

Standout sponsors and partners

  • Institutional & regulatory: ANRM (National Agency for Mineral Resources) — Titanium Sponsor; SODIAM E.P. — Platinum; ENDIAMA E.P. — Diamond; Port of Namibe — Gold. These institutions will play a central role in panels and bilateral meetings, presenting regulatory updates, investment incentives and regional licensing priorities that aim to streamline project development and strengthen oversight.
  • Operators & producers: Sociedade Mineira de Luele — Platinum; Sociedade Mineira de Catoca — Diamond; De Beers — Diamond; exhibitors include Rio Tinto, Minbos and Kaixepa. Attendees can expect operator-led sessions on exploration breakthroughs, mine development roadmaps, community engagement strategies and case studies demonstrating operational best practice in Angola’s geology.
  • Energy: Sonangol — Titanium; Sonagalp — exhibitor. Representatives will discuss energy supply frameworks for mining operations, opportunities for local content in fuel and power infrastructure, and collaborative approaches to decarbonization and shared logistics.
  • Finance & insurance: ENSA Seguros de Angola — Gold; Caixa Angola — exhibitor; Banco Keve — Associate Sponsor. These institutions will host workshops and roundtables on project finance structures, risk mitigation tools, insurance products tailored to mining, and investor readiness — critical for translating resource potential into funded projects.
  • Equipment & services: HiperMáquinas Angola — Platinum; Maqman / Maqtools — Gold; GeoAtlanticus — Gold. The exhibitor hall will showcase the latest in heavy machinery, drilling technology, geotechnical services, surveying, and digital monitoring solutions, enabling operators and service providers to evaluate fit-for-purpose equipment and local supply chain options. Additional confirmed names: Tratomaquinas, Alaturca, Geosondas, Chinangol, Dronesig Angola, Mpolo / Tecnopromic, CNC ITIE, Ciertex Angola, Sonair, SinoStore Group, Huawei and Transorga Angola Limitada.
  • International partners & exhibitors: Minelabe, PRD Rigs, Bauer, SONAIR, KODO Drilling, Bond Equipment and Spatial Dimension. These global suppliers and technical partners will provide international perspectives on best practices, technology transfer and joint-venture opportunities, reinforcing Angola’s attractiveness for cross-border partnerships.

Digital Mining Cadastre: a governance milestone

AIMC 2025 will formally launch Angola’s Digital Mining Cadastre — a transformative step toward digitized licensing and transparent governance. The Cadastre centralises permit applications, geological and spatial data, license histories and compliance records in a single online platform. This will accelerate approval timelines, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and create an auditable trail that improves investor confidence and public accountability.

The official launch — expected to feature remarks by His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço — will include a live demonstration, stakeholder Q&A and sessions on integration with environmental permitting and tax reporting systems.

Program highlights and thematic deep dives

The conference program is built to move conversations from policy to practice, with targeted sessions that combine high-level strategy and actionable outcomes:

  • Financing the Future: A deep dive into financing mechanisms for exploration and mine development, including project structuring, off-take agreements, equity and debt instruments, and public-private partnership models. Speakers such as Maurice Madiba (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) and Fernando Amaral (SODIAM E.P.) will present case studies and investor expectations for risk-return profiles in Angola.
  • Risks, Taxation & Regulation: Practical guidance on navigating Angola’s fiscal regime, tax incentives, royalty structures and compliance obligations. Panelists including Rúben Brigolas (PLMJ Advogados) and insurance experts from Ensa Seguros will address dispute prevention, contract best practices and strategies to mitigate political, environmental and operational risks.
  • Sustainable Supply Chain: Focused discussion on the Lobito Corridor as a backbone for mineral export logistics, covering port capacity, rail and road integration, customs facilitation, local content development and community benefits. The session will explore opportunities to shorten lead times, reduce costs and enhance traceability across the value chain.
  • Oil & Mining Synergies: Cross-sector dialogue on shared infrastructure, knowledge transfer and coordinated resource planning. Senior leaders from ANPG, IGEO, ANRM and companies such as Equinor, Sociedade Mineira da CATOCA and SONANGOL will examine models for co-investment in power, transport and processing facilities that unlock scale economies.
  • Women in Mining & Inclusion: Panels and breakout sessions highlighting programs, mentorship pathways and procurement opportunities to accelerate women’s participation across technical, management and leadership roles in mining and oil & gas.
  • Strategic Minerals & Energy Transition: Technical and policy sessions on critical minerals, responsible sourcing, local beneficiation opportunities and Angola’s role in global supply chains for the energy transition, with contributions from Pensana Plc and the Critical Minerals Africa Group.

Global participation and governance agenda

AIMC 2025 has attracted major multinationals — Rio Tinto, De Beers and Ivanhoe — alongside specialist consultancies like Wood Mackenzie and civil-society watchdogs such as Global Witness. This mix creates a platform for frank discussion on governance, ESG performance, anti-corruption measures and community rights. Sessions will explore how international standards and local regulation can align to attract capital while ensuring social and environmental safeguards.

Momentum ahead of the conference

Momentum is building — last week’s pre-event webinar on the Lobito Corridor drew more than 700 participants and sparked follow-up meetings between public and private stakeholders. The exhibitor floor is shaping up to be a marketplace for partnerships, procurement and technological upgrades, while the conference program is curated to produce concrete next steps for project development.

Next steps — register and engage

Delegates, exhibitors, investors and media are invited to register now. Early registration secures access to plenaries, workshops, networking lounges and one-on-one meetings with sponsors and delegations.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

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Liberia to Preview Next Oil & Gas Licensing Round Strategy at Houston Investor Day

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The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority will host operators, investors and partners in Houston on August 19 to preview future licensing opportunities and showcase the exploration potential of its offshore basins

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) will present its strategy for the country’s next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston on August 19, bringing together international exploration companies, investors, service providers and energy leaders to discuss the next phase of Liberia’s upstream development.

Hosted in partnership with Energy Capital & Power, the event will provide a platform for the LPRA, led by Director General Hon. Marilyn T. Logan, to outline Liberia’s regulatory framework, investment priorities and plans to attract new participation across the country’s offshore sector. Discussions will focus on upcoming licensing opportunities, exploration prospects and the subsurface data supporting future investment decisions.

Liberia’s offshore sector is entering a new phase of exploration activity, with renewed international participation and a growing pipeline of opportunities. Following the award and ratification of eight Production Sharing Contracts in 2025, Liberia has re-established itself as a frontier exploration destination, with international operators advancing work programs designed to further evaluate the country’s petroleum potential. TotalEnergies is progressing exploration activities that include offshore geochemical surveys, 3D seismic acquisition and seabed mapping, while Oranto Petroleum has also signed contracts to explore Liberia’s offshore.

At the Liberia Investor Day Houston, the LPRA will provide industry stakeholders with insight into the priorities shaping the next licensing round, including the anticipated process, qualification requirements, available acreage and access to technical data. The engagement will give prospective investors a clearer view of Liberia’s exploration landscape and the opportunities emerging across its offshore basins.

The event will also facilitate direct dialogue between LPRA and the global upstream community, connecting companies with policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in shaping Liberia’s next chapter of petroleum development.

As exploration companies continue to seek new frontier opportunities, Liberia Investor Day Houston will highlight the role of regulatory certainty, data availability and strategic partnerships in unlocking long-term investment across Liberia’s offshore sector.

Registration is now open for attendees. Companies interested in Liberia’s emerging offshore opportunities are invited to join LPRA, investors and upstream leaders in Houston for insights into the country’s licensing strategy and exploration outlook. For more information contact info@energycapitalpower.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

 

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Beyond Stabroek: Guyana’s Offshore Basin Attracts New Wave of Exploration Investment

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As ExxonMobil advances appraisal activity in Stabroek and new operators target frontier acreage, Guyana is attracting global capital and building a diversified offshore portfolio designed to sustain long-term growth

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Guyana’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers is entering a new phase, with a growing network of IOCs expanding exploration activity across the country’s offshore basin. Beyond the landmark discoveries that first put Guyana on the global energy map, new drilling campaigns and licensing partnerships are creating a broader exploration ecosystem designed to support long-term production growth.

At the center of this momentum is ExxonMobil’s continued exploration and appraisal activity in the prolific Stabroek Block. The company has submitted a proposal for a 35-well exploration and appraisal drilling campaign, expected to run from 2028 through 2033, pending regulatory approval. The program would build on more than 30 commercial discoveries already made in the block, with drilling activity focused on evaluating new prospects and appraising existing discoveries to support future development opportunities.

Exploration activity is also extending into Guyana’s frontier acreage, with ExxonMobil advancing drilling operations at the deepwater Canje Block. The company has deployed the Noble Stena Carron drillship for exploration activity, highlighting continued industry interest in evaluating Guyana’s underexplored offshore potential beyond the established Stabroek Block.

Guyana’s strong exploration outlook comes as the country’s economy continues to benefit from rapid oil sector expansion, with hydrocarbons expected to remain a key driver of exports, government revenues and economic growth. As production scales up, attracting additional investment across exploration, services and infrastructure will be critical to supporting the next phase of development.

That momentum is being reinforced through partnerships established under Guyana’s 2023 offshore licensing round. A consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and Petronas is advancing exploration activities in Block S4 under a five-year production sharing agreement signed with the government in late 2025. The award represents one of the first major outcomes of the licensing round and demonstrates continued international confidence in Guyana’s offshore resource potential.

Beyond the largest operators, a diverse group of companies is also expanding activity across Guyana’s offshore basin. Eco Atlantic is advancing exploration at the Orinduik Block; CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are progressing work in the Corentyne Block; Occidental is evaluating opportunities in the Roraima Block; while Ratio Guyana and Cataleya Energy hold interests in the Kaieteur Block. Together, these partnerships are broadening Guyana’s exploration landscape, increasing competition for acreage and creating opportunities for future discoveries.

As Guyana transitions from an emerging producer to a global energy hub, the next challenge will be converting exploration success into sustainable investment, local value creation and regional growth. These opportunities will be explored at Caribbean Energy Week 2027, held under the theme “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub.” Bringing together governments, IOCs, investors and technology providers, the event will examine how Guyana’s expanding partnerships can accelerate offshore development, strengthen regional energy cooperation and attract the capital needed to support the Caribbean’s evolving energy landscape.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Energy Capital & Power Establishes London Entity, Expanding Global Platform for Energy and Mining Events

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The move strengthens ECP’s presence in the UK and Europe, and its ability to connect African and South American markets with global investors

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ –International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver world-class energy and mining events and campaigns in the UK and Europe.

By establishing a presence in a key hub like London – the pre-eminent energy and mining finance center – ECP actively shapes the global energy conversation. The expansion positions ECP to better serve clients, partners and investors seeking to develop business opportunities between Africa, Europe, the Americas and energy markets worldwide.

Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital

The milestone comes as ECP strengthens its reach through a series of investment platforms that connect global capital to energy and mining projects. These include the Venezuela Energy Week London Showcase on July 30 – with over 300 delegates registered – and the annual Invest in African Energy Forum, held in Paris as the premier event connecting global investors to Africa’s energy transformation.

ECP hosts high level summits and investor conferences in leading energy and minerals producing countries in Africa and South America, including: Venezuela Energy Week; Angola Oil & Gas; MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power; African Mining Week; Libya Energy & Economic Summit; Congo Energy & Investment Forum; South Sudan Oil & Power; and Caribbean Energy Week. The company has hosted investor forums and supported licensing round roadshows in Houston, London and Paris since 2016.

“Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital,” states CEO James Chester. “Having a permanent presence in London further cements our footprint in Europe, enabling us to fulfil our mission to bring minerals and energy investment to diverse global markets.”

With teams located across Africa, Europe and the Americas, ECP has long-facilitated strategic engagement, market intelligence and industry convening, uniting investors with leading energy and mining projects.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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