1. Introduction
Angola's mining sector has enormous potential for growth and
development and is one of the main pillars of the country's
economy. With a remarkable diversity of mineral resources,
including diamonds, critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and
copper, and base metals, Angola has attracted growing interest from
domestic and international investors.
Political stability and recent regulatory reforms have helped to
create a favourable environment for investment, promoting
sustainable mining operations and maximising the economic value of
natural resources.
The Angolan executive has implemented several initiatives to
strengthen the mining sector, such as the creation of the National
Agency of Mineral Resources ("ANRM"), the completion of
the National Geological Plan ("Planageo") and the
accession to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
("EITI"). These measures are aimed not only at attracting
foreign investment, but also at ensuring
