One Century of Angolan Diamonds
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One century of Angolan diamonds A report authored and coordinated by Luís Chambel with major contributions by Luís Caetano and Manuel Reis Contacts For inquiries regarding this report, diamond or other mineral projects in Angola please contact: Luís Chambel Manuel Reis [email protected] [email protected] P: +351 217 594 018 P: +244 222 441 362 M: +351 918 369 047 F: +244 222 443 274 Sínese M: +244 923 382 924 R. Direita 27 – 1E M: +351 968 517 222 1600-435 LISBOA Eaglestone PORTUGAL R. Marechal Brós Tito 35/37 – 9B Kinaxixi Ingombota, LUANDA ANGOLA Media contacts: [email protected] or [email protected] Disclaimer This document has been prepared by Sínese – Consultoria Ld.ª and Eaglestone Advisory Limited and is provided for information purposes only. Eaglestone Advisory Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom and its affiliates (“Eaglestone”). 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None of the investments or investment services mentioned or described herein are available to "private customers" as defined by the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"). It should not be disclosed to retail clients (or equivalent) and should not be distributed to others or replicated without the consent of Sínese and Eaglestone. Sínese and Eaglestone names and the eagle logo are registered trademarks. Additional information is available upon request. ONE CENTURY OF ANGOLAN DIAMONDS 1 Sínese exploration & research Created in 1995, the company focused its activity in Economic Geology and Data Analysis. The scope of the projects it has been involved in ranges from technical and feasibility studies, market research, exploration, geological and deposit modeling, design of specialized information systems, field work, mining plans, advising and support to negotiation. Sínese has been especially active in the exploration, evaluation and mining of diamond deposits in Angola. Other Sínese natural markets include Western Europe, Southern Africa and South America, metallic and industrial minerals, natural stone, gemstones and geofluids. eaglestone eaglestone is a new Financial Services Authority “FSA” regulated investment banking business that aims to be a leading independent adviser, trusted partner and reference player for linking investments between Sub-Saharan African economies and other regions in the world, in particular: Europe, Brazil and Middle East. In Eaglestone we provide business from (i) Structured & Corporate Finance Advisory services, (ii) Capital Markets services and (iii) and the establishment and management of several private equity funds, focussed on Sub-Saharan Africa companies and businesses with a particular focus on Angola, Mozambique and respective neighbouring countries. Our operational platform encompasses established offices across some of the key financial centres for Africa (London, Dubai, Lisbon and Amsterdam) and in the Africa countries we are focused (Angola, South Africa and Mozambique), together with a strong team of professional with investment banking international experience for more than 10 to 15 years. Part of our team is permanently based in Africa. In Eaglestone we aim to identify opportunities and partnerships arising from the development of African businesses, to exploring the emerging middle-class growth investment opportunities and establishing mutual-benefit business and investment links between Sub-Saharan African economies and other regions in the world, namely Europe, Brazil and Middle East. 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ONE CENTURY OF ANGOLAN DIAMONDS 2 Table of Contents DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 DATA SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................... 5 1 ONE HUNDRED YEARS ........................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 REASONS FOR INVESTING IN ANGOLAN DIAMONDS ........................................................................................... 6 1.2 MAIN CHARACTERS, OLD AND NEW ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 THE ANGOLAN DIAMOND INDUSTRY ..................................................................................................................... 7 1.3.1 Evolution of diamond mining in Angola ................................................................................................. 8 1.3.2 Angolan diamonds: production, resources and reserves – facts, figures & myths ............. 12 2 ANGOLAN EXPLORATION AND MINING PROJECTS .................................................................... 16 2.1 MINES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 2.1.1 Kimberlites ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 2.1.2 Alluvials .............................................................................................................................................................. 28 2.2 EXPLORATION PROJECTS ...................................................................................................................................... 32 2.2.1 Lunda Nordeste ............................................................................................................................................... 32 2.2.2 Chiri ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32 2.2.3 Lulo ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33 2.2.4 Tchegi and Itengo .......................................................................................................................................... 34 2.2.5 Tchiuso, Vulege, Tchiafua, Gambo, Luangue, Gango and Quitúbia .......................................... 36 2.2.6 Chitamba ..........................................................................................................................................................