For those that weren’t able to attend live the seminar on yesterday’s Angolan diamonds: into the XXI century, you can always watch it in YouTube
Angolan diamonds: into the XXI century
If you’re interested in (exploring for and mining) diamonds in Angola (or elsewhere), I and José Abranches will be talking on the subject in an Ore Deposits Hub webinar.We’ll make a (perhaps not that) short presentation, introducing the Angolan deposits and their classical genetical models and the global and local factors impacting the development of … Continue reading Angolan diamonds: into the XXI century
Portugal: (Energia e) Recursos Minerais – II
Portugal: (Energia e ) Recursos Minerais – I
Oil and metals: Goliath and David
Another excellent infographic published by Visual Capitalist (a few weeks ago). They left diamonds out of the picture, a pity. They included graphite, diamond’s darker and duller brother, though; curiously enough, both markets are very similar in value (diamond production marginally smaller, at close to $14B). Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist
Duas novas autorizações de exploração semi-industrial para cooperativas na Lunda Sul
De acordo com notícia publicada no Novo Jornal, o Ministério de Geologia e Minas deu autorização a duas cooperativas para a exploração semi-industrial de diamantes na Lunda Sul. As autorizações foram dadas às cooperativas Linga Tchimwe (numa área de 54 km2) e Kulha (9 km2). Os direitos são atribuídos por um ano, podendo ser prorrogados por quatro. … Continue reading Duas novas autorizações de exploração semi-industrial para cooperativas na Lunda Sul