LUANDA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Angola on Wednesday said it has extended from November to December the deadline for bids receipt and the opening of international tender for the acquisition of rights to prospect and exploit diamond, iron and phosphate in five regions of the country.
The extension was made at the request of some potential contenders, the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum said.
The ministry said it has extended to Dec. 18 the deadline for contenders to introduce their bids and Dec. 19 for the opening of the proposals.
The international mining tender was opened on Oct. 7, following roadshows for its technical presentation held in Luanda, Beijing, Dubai, London, and New York.
Entries were expected to be introduced until Nov. 18 for eligible Angolan and foreign firms or joint ventures. Enditem
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