Angola Polished Diamond Exports More Than Double in 2025 as Volumes and Revenues Rise Angola’s polished diamond exports more than doubled in 2025, recording strong growth in both volumes and total export value despite a decline in average prices, according to a statement released by the country’s national diamond trading company, Sodiam, on January 26. Sodiam reported that between January 1 and December 31, 2025, Angola exported 23,300 carats of polished diamonds at an average
De Beers Unveils GemFair Capsule Jewellery Collection Showcasing Ethically Sourced Artisanal Diamonds Diamond mining company De Beers Group, through its GemFair programme and luxury jewellery brand De Beers London, has announced the launch of a capsule jewellery collection featuring ethically sourced artisanal diamonds. In a media release issued on January 23, De Beers said the launch marks the first time GemFair’s ethically sourced, artisanal-mined diamonds have been incorporated into fine jewellery, bringing their story of
Botswana Diamonds Enters Copper and Gold Exploration with 7,000 km² of New Licences in Botswana AIM- and BSE-listed Botswana Diamonds has announced the award of eight prospecting licences covering approximately 7,000 km² in north-western Botswana, marking a potential entry into the copper and gold sectors. The licences, which are valid until December 31, 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven assessment of the company’s Botswana-focused exploration database, which spans about 95,000 km². The analysis incorporated
Lucara Applies for TSX Hardship Exemption to Complete C$165m Private Placement for Karowe UGP Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp has applied to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for a financial hardship exemption that would allow it to complete a highly dilutive C$165-million private placement without shareholder approval, citing severe liquidity constraints and the risk of disruption to its Karowe Underground Project (UGP) in Botswana. The application relates to Lucara’s previously announced non-brokered equity private placement,
Botswana Diamond Stockpile Nearly Doubles Target Level Amid Prolonged Price Slump Botswana’s diamond stockpile has grown to nearly double its target inventory level as persistently low prices continue to limit production growth, constraining the country’s ability to stimulate economic activity in the short term, the finance ministry has said. According to the ministry, Botswana’s economy is expected to contract by almost 1% in 2025, following a 3% decline in 2024, largely as a result of
Endiama Targets Record Diamond Production in 2026 After achieving diamond production of more than 15 million carats in 2025, Endiama has set ambitious targets for 2026, forecasting national output to exceed 16 million carats. The projection was announced by Ganga Júnior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endiama, during a press conference held on Thursday to present the company’s 2025 performance results and its strategic objectives for the current year. According to Angop, the
Cullinan Mine Unveils 42-Carat Type IIb Blue Diamond Valued at $40 Million A rare blue diamond weighing 41.82 carats has been discovered at South Africa’s historic Cullinan Mine, reinforcing the site’s reputation for producing some of the world’s most exceptional coloured diamonds. Industry experts estimate the stone could fetch $30–$40 million at auction. Petra Diamonds, which operates the mine approximately 20 miles east of Pretoria, described the find as a “type IIb blue diamond of
Angola’s National Diamond Company Targets Value Addition as Production Tops Annual Goal Angola’s National Diamond Company has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding geological exploration and strengthening value addition across the diamond production chain, as the country seeks to extract greater economic benefit from its mineral resources. Speaking in Luanda on Monday, Chairman of the Board of Directors Ganga Júnior said the company is focused on moving beyond the export of rough diamonds by investing in
Angola’s Diamond Revenues Set to Rise Sharply Despite Weaker Prices Angola is projected to generate $1.8 billion in diamond revenues in 2025, representing a 21% increase compared with the previous year, according to Sodiam, the state-owned National Diamond Trading Company. In a statement, Sodiam said the projected revenues are based on the sale of 17.7 million carats of diamonds, marking a 70.2% rise in export volumes year on year. The company attributed the strong performance
De Beers Expands in India with Opening of Largest Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Store in Mumbai Diamond mining and jewellery group De Beers has opened a flagship store for its Forevermark Diamond Jewellery brand in Mumbai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the fast-growing Indian luxury market. The 5,000-square-foot store is located at Crest Link in Khar West, a prime destination along Mumbai’s iconic Linking Road. The new flagship reflects Forevermark’s focus on Indian consumers seeking meaningful,
