Ann: Results of Meeting, page-8

It may very well look good for the president of Angola to state that they are creating ”an investor-friendly environment”, but anyone familiar with the long awaited review of the gazetted interests in Lulo kimberlites will tell you that the wheel of change moves at a glacial pace.

“Dear xxx,

We’re honoured to announce that H.E João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola will deliver a keynote address at Mining Indaba, which will take place in Cape Town, from the 5-8 February 2024.

The President’s keynote address will showcase the country’s endowment of critical minerals and gold, in addition to diamonds and position the country for strategic investment thanks to its policy reforms. The creation of an investor-friendly environment climate, as well as its readiness to promote international collaboration, will highlight grounds for mining investors to reconsider Angola’s potential.”