Long known for its diamond production, Angola is currently the main focus of the world's diamond exploration and new mine development. This session will include a government overview of the diamond business, a summary of the geology and mining/production of two important diamond mines and updates on three exploration/development projects.

Session Details

2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Angola diamond overview
Presenter(s): Ady Van-Dunem, ENDIAMA EP.
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Diamond exploration in Angola: Past and present
Presenter(s): Julie Kong, De Beers Group
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Luele: Angola's newest diamond mine
Presenter(s): Joao Felix, SMLUELE
2:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Catoca: Producing diamonds since 1997
Presenter(s): Mariana Aragão, SOCIEDADE MINEIRA DE CATOCA
3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Chiri diamond project, Angola
Presenter(s): Canga Xiaquivuila, Rio Tinto
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Tchitengo diamond project, Angola
Presenter(s): Luiz Bizzi, Lipari Diamond Mines
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Geology of Angolan kimberlites: Challenges and opportunities
Presenter(s): Casey Hetman, SRK Consulting
3:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Date
Monday, March 3
Time
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Room 716
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