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Granite exports generate $4 million in revenues

Angola exported 15 million cubic meters of granite in 2004, generating $4 million in revenues for the country, according to Abel Costa, Director of Energy, Water, Geology and Mines in Huila province. Major markets for Angolan granite are Spain, Canada, Portugal, Japan, South Africa, and Panama. Angolan granite is sought after because it preserves its original luster even after its industrialization. Studies reveal that Huila Namibe and Cunene provinces all possess granite deposits capable of being exploited. The areas that are the most rich in ornamental stones such as granite are Tchicuatiti, Quihita, Chimbemba, and Tulunga in Huila province and Bibala and Virei in Namibe province.
Mr. Costa also said the number of extractive companies operating in the area had increased from four to ten between 2001 and the beginning of 2005, a fact that reflects the growing importance of mining to the area.

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Press-center of Angola Embassy in Russia
06.05.2005

Embassy of Republic of Angola, 2005