Angola Moves to Streamline Mine Permits and Boost Investment

Luanda, November 21, 2025 — Angola is taking steps to accelerate the approval of mining rights as part of a broader effort to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy beyond oil. Minerals and Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo announced that the country’s regulator must reduce bureaucracy, tighten inspections, and fast-track the rollout of a digital mining registry to improve transparency.

Speaking at an event with the Angolan National Agency of Mineral Resources (ANRM), Azevedo emphasized that cutting red tape is essential to making Angola’s mining sector more competitive. While he did not specify current timelines or targets for reduction, he stressed that permit delays must be shortened to encourage investor confidence.

ANRM chairman Jacinto Rocha added that the agency will strengthen enforcement and oversight, particularly as new mineral discoveries emerge. Recent finds include copper deposits in Moxico and Cuando Cubango provinces, as well as lithium in Namibe, resources that could play a pivotal role in Angola’s diversification strategy.

The reforms are part of Angola’s push to expand its non-oil minerals sector and attract global capital. International companies such as Glencore Plc, Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., and Tyranna Resources Ltd. are already active in exploration across the country.

By streamlining permitting processes and enhancing regulatory transparency, Angola aims to position itself as a more attractive destination for mining investment, while ensuring that new projects contribute to sustainable economic growth.