Angola: Lobito Atlantic Railway Exports First Copper to U.S.

Railway operator Lobito Atlantic Railway has exported its first shipment of copper from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the U.S.

Angola Oil & Gas 2024

Logistics, Downstream Players to Promote Angola as a Regional Hub at AOG 2024

Speakers from SONILs, Nweba, DHL, Trafigura and more will dive into how Angola’s logistics and downstream infrastructure supports new concessions as the country prepares to launch its 2025 Bid Round.

Angola

Port of Lobito Mineral Terminal Starts Operations

The Port of Lobito mineral terminal in Angola has received its first cargo vessel, signaling the start of port operations for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ivanhoe Mines Resumes Production at Kipushi Mine in DRC

The ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc-copper mine is set to produce up to 278,000 tons of zinc concentrate annually over the next five years.

Angola

275 Container Wagons Commissioned for Lobito Railway

The container wagons will be built by South African company Galison Manufacturing as part of the Lobito Railway project.

Zambia to Establish State Mineral Trading Company

The move aims to facilitate mineral trading in Zambia and prioritize a production-based sharing mechanism to stimulate economic growth.

CMA 2024 to Explore Lobito Corridor’s Role in Streamlining Mineral Trade

The Critical Minerals Africa 2024 Summit will discuss opportunities for the DRC, Angola and Zambia to enhance the monetization of critical minerals and attract new investments leveraging the Lobito Corridor.