Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, said Monday that Mmna do Luxe, in Lunda Sul province, will increase diamond production levels and raise revenue for the State and job creation.
The official who was speaking at the end of the visit to Luaxi and other facilities at the mine, without giving any dates for the start of the mine, said that it will guarantee economic growth, for the development of the country, as well as improve the quality of life of the population. , with greater incidence those surrounding the project.
He underlined that the mining activity has its own presupposition, which has to do with several stages, with emphasis on reconnaissance, prospecting, research, development,.
Likewise, the existence of enough miners with qualities and operating conditions is the only way to begin effective exploration.
Diamantino de Azevedo explained that the mine will also contribute to improving the living conditions of families, with the construction of residences, health centres, schools and leisure facilities, as well as agricultural projects, as part of the fight against hunger and poverty.
He called for the involvement of traditional authorities and the Provincial Government, in order to work to find solutions that serve the interests of the communities.
From 2012 to May 2023, the mine invested more than US$555.4 million in studies, infrastructure construction and other important areas and is expected to reach around 628 million carats by 2032.
The Luaxe mine, also called Luele, from January to March of the current year, employed 897 people, of which 327 were locals and 100 expatriates.
The minister was accompanied by senior technicians from his ministry, by the governor of Lunda Sul, Daniel Neto and distinguished members of the Government.
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