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.
Diamonds in Angola: New developments and opportunities
Session Details
2:17 p.m. - 2:34 p.m.
Diamond exploration in Angola: Past and present
Presenter(s):
Julie Kong, De Beers Group
2:34 p.m. - 2:51 p.m.
Luele: Angola's newest diamond mine
2:51 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.
Catoca: Producing diamonds since 1997
Presenter(s):
Mariana Aragão, SOCIEDADE MINEIRA DE CATOCA
3:25 p.m. - 3:42 p.m.
The Lulo diamond project, Angola
Presenter(s):
Richard Price, Lucapa Diamond Company Ltd
3:42 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Geology of Angolan kimberlites: Challenges and opportunities
Presenter(s):
Casey Hetman, SRK Consulting