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Sources of Mineral Resources in Angola

Angola is one of Africa’s richest countries in minerals, thanks to its diverse geology. The main sources are:

Oil and Gas

• Source: Offshore fields (deepwater and ultra-deepwater in the Atlantic Ocean), especially around Cabinda province and the Congo Basin.
• Details: Angola is Africa’s second-largest oil producer (after Nigeria).
• Key Companies: Sonangol (national company), TotalEnergies, Chevron, BP.

Diamonds

• Source:
  • Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul provinces (famous for alluvial and kimberlite diamonds).
  • Catoca Mine (4th largest diamond mine in the world).
• Details: Angola is one of the world’s top diamond producers.

Iron Ore

• Source:
  • Cassinga (Huíla province) — the historic site for iron mining.
• Details: Once a major export in the 1970s; efforts are ongoing to revive production.

Gold

• Source:
  • Huíla, Cabinda, and Moxico provinces.
• Details: Still relatively small-scale, but exploration is growing.

Phosphates

• Source:
  • Cabinda province (e.g., Cácata deposit).
• Details: Used for fertilizers; part of Angola’s push to diversify agriculture.

Copper and Cobalt

• Source:
  • Moxico province, near the border with Zambia and the DRC.
• Details: Same mineral belt as Congo’s Copperbelt — very rich area!

Other Minerals

• Manganese:
  • Found in Malanje and Kwanza Norte provinces.
• Gypsum, Marble, Granite, and Quartz:
  • Scattered across the country (notably in Namibe province for ornamental stones).

Summary

• Top 3 exports: Oil, diamonds, and some mineral ores.
• Angola’s mineral wealth is concentrated in the north, east, and offshore regions.