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Mr. Marcelo Gomes, Admininstrative Director de Catoca

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Sociedad Mineira de Catoca Lda.
(S.M.C)


Mr. Marcelo Gomes,
Administrative Director

Contact:
Rua Major Kanhangulo, 100
4° Andar - Edificio Endiama
Luanda - ANGOLA -
Tel: (244 2) 390239/ 502530/31
Fax: (244 2) 394378
E-mail: mgomes@catoca.com
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History: 1965 | 1994, Origin ...... 1995, Establishment ...... 1996, Establishment ...... 1997, Establishment ...... 1998 | 1999 Production

History 1995 - Establishment



1995


- January 22th, arrival of the first team at CATOCA and Saurimo.

- May 1995, end of the first stage of the pioneer in CATOCA and Saurimo:

Topographical survey
Hydrogeological studies
Mine clearance

Water collection and treatment



- September 15th, official start of the local mining implementation activities.

- November 4th, blessing of the tribal chiefs of CATOCA 's region.


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This is the electronic edition of the special country report on Angola published in Forbes Global Magazine. February 18th, 2002 Issue.
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