CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 10, 2025/APO Group/ –Angola has set a target to become a key exporter of value-added critical minerals in the next 10 to 15 years. As the country pursues this goal, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier mining event – will spotlight Angola’s growing potential as global critical minerals exporter.

Angola has identified 34 of the 54 critical minerals recognized by the European Union across its mineral-rich basins and is ramping up exploration, production and downstream projects to unlock its industry potential. The government is promoting investment across the critical mineral value chain as a strategy to advance economic diversification while unlocking greater revenue generation from the mining industry.

AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy 2025 conference from October 1 -3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting  sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Across the country, various mining developments are taking off. In January 2025, UK-based Pensana secured funding from South Africa’s Absa Bank to accelerate the development of the Longonjo Rare Earth Project. The $325 million project is expected to supply 5% of the world’s high-grade rare earth carbonate, generate $6 billion in export revenue and contribute $1 billion in tax revenue to regional treasuries, helping Angola diversify its revenue generation.

Meanwhile, Chinese mining firm Shining Star is set to commence production this year at the 40-million-ton Mavoio-Tetelo copper project in northern Angola. The project is expected to produce 300,000 tons of copper per annum, significantly boosting Angola’s mining revenue. Australian firm Tyranna Resources – in partnership with China’s Sinomine – is advancing multiple lithium projects in Angola, with ongoing drilling activities identifying additional reserves and expediting mine development. These projects include the Namibe and Muvero lithium mines. Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines has also initiated a series of copper exploration projects in Angola’s Moxico and Cuando Cubango provinces, contributing to efforts to diversify the nation’s mining sector and revenue streams.

To increase value addition across the manganese sector, Angola is developing a $250 million manganese-to-silica processing facility in partnership with Chinese firm ST New Materials. The project is expected to be operational in 2025. The country is also spearheading projects to produce steel from iron mined in the Kasinga region.

As Angola seeks to attract new investors across the critical mineral value chain, AMW 2025 will bring together Angolan stakeholders and global investors to discuss partnerships and industry growth opportunities. AMW will host panel discussions, project showcases and exclusive networking opportunities, connecting international investors with Angola’s rapidly expanding critical minerals market.

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, March 10, 2025/APO Group/ –Premier Invest – a global investment conglomerate – will host a deal room at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place from 24-26 March in Brazzaville.

The Deal Room is a platform for project sponsors, developers and promoters to showcase six significant upstream oil and gas transactions in Africa to potential investors and lenders. Rene Awambeng, Founder and Managing Partner of Premier Invest, will initiate the agenda and each presentation will be followed by a networking session, allowing delegates to engage in one-on-one discussions and explore potential partnerships.

With aims to highlight opportunities in the upstream oil and gas sector in Africa, the session will facilitate knowledge sharing and market insights within the continent’s energy industry while promoting collaboration and partnerships. Major players in the industry will provide case studies of potential projects in Africa as policymakers and government officials showcase regulatory frameworks that support increased investment.

Legal and financial advisors are set to present financing options and strategies for energy projects in Congo and across Africa, offering delegates high-quality insights into market trends, fiscal developments and investment risks. Furthermore, the session stands to showcase a strong slate of successful projects and best practices in upstream oil and gas transactions throughout the continent.

“The Deal Room Session at CEIF 2025 is a pivotal opportunity to connect investors, developers and policymakers, driving meaningful discussions and partnerships within the African energy sector. By showcasing key upstream oil and gas projects, the aim is to foster collaboration, share knowledge and highlight the immense potential for investment across Africa. This session underscores a commitment to accelerating energy infrastructure development and creating lasting, impactful relationships in the industry,” states Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.

With an intensified focus on deal-making, CEIF 2025 seeks to connect capital to projects, drive collaboration and catalyze a new era of industry expansion in Africa. Furthermore, the session is set to capitalize on the upcoming launch of Congo’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round, the launch of the country’s Gas Master Plan and new Gas Code, as well as a strategy to double oil production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2027.

The inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum, set for March 24-26, 2025, in Brazzaville, under the patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, will bring together international investors and stakeholders to explore national and regional energy and infrastructure opportunities. The event will explore the latest gas-to-power projects and provide updates on ongoing expansions across the country.