Angola to commence production at first major copper mine

Angola is poised to start production at the Tetelo copper mine, its first major large-scale copper mining venture, as announced by Mines Minister Diamantino Azevedo. This represents a significant move for the oil-dependent nation to diversify its economy by tapping into the clean energy minerals sector, reported Reuters. Owned by China's Shining Star Icarus, the Tetelo mine represents a $250m (1.78bn yuan) investment and is projected to yield 25,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of copper concentrate during its ...