Angolan Govt Rules Out Legalizing Artisanal Gold Mining

Caxito — The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, ruled out the immediate legalization of artisanal gold mining in the country this Thursday during a visit to Bengo province.

Speaking at a working meeting with the Governor of Bengo, Maria Antonia Nelumba, the minister stressed the need for holistic measures to tackle the phenomenon of illegal gold mining.

Diamantino de Azevedo explained that the ministry wants to avoid a repetition of the issues encountered with…