Global Diamond Industry Agreed to Reform Kimberley Process and Redefine Conflict Diamonds Diamond-producing countries, industry representatives, and civil society agreed on Monday in the United Arab Emirates to reform the Kimberley Process (KP) and to redefine the concept of conflict diamonds in order to address current global challenges. The decision was taken during the ministerial plenary meeting on the Kimberley Process, held from 17 to 21 November. According to a note accessed by ANGOP on
De Beers Debuts Traceable ORIGIN Diamonds in US and Canadian Stores De Beers Group has launched its new branded polished diamond collection, ORIGIN, in retail stores across North America, marking the first time this provenance-focused range is available directly to consumers. The launch strengthens De Beers’ strategy to enhance confidence in natural diamonds through traceability and digital storytelling, enabled by Tracr, the group’s blockchain platform. Each ORIGIN diamond can be traced from discovery, with provenance
Elizabeth Bay Mine Faces Uncertain Future as Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining Placed in Provisional Liquidation The Elizabeth Bay Mine in Namibia faces renewed uncertainty after the High Court ordered the provisional winding-up of its operator, Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) Ltd, following an application by Lewcor Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Lewcor argued that the company is financially distressed and at risk of dissipating assets, prompting the court to freeze operations and place the mine under judicial oversight. High
2025 Diamond Market Sees Growth in Volume but Price Pressures Persist Amid Traceability Rules In 2025, the global diamond market remains cautious due to international regulations requiring verification of origin, traceability, and strict compliance measures. At the same time, synthetic diamonds are exerting significant pressure, with sales in the United States growing by approximately 84 percent, while their prices have dropped by around 90 percent. Although diamond production has doubled, the average price per carat
Angola’s SODIAM Posts $1.4 Billion in Revenue and Major Sales Growth Between January and October The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) recorded total gross revenue of $1.4 billion between January and October of this year, reflecting an increase of $338.5 million compared to the same period in 2024. A company statement notes that these results demonstrate the robustness of SODIAM’s commercial strategy. During the same period, the company reached a sales volume of
Luele Mining Adopts Advanced Itraceit System to Boost Diamond Transparency, Compliance, and Ethical Sourcing Sociedade Mineira do Luele has announced the integration of Itraceit, a state-of-the-art technological traceability system designed to enhance transparency, control, and regulatory compliance throughout the company’s diamond value chain. According to the company, adopting the Itraceit platform marks a significant milestone in its technological modernization efforts. The system supports Luele’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and strict compliance with
Endiama Strengthens Angola’s Diamond Sector at Kimberley Process Meeting 2025 in the UAE Endiama is actively participating in the 2025 Kimberley Process Meeting, taking place from November 17–21 in the United Arab Emirates, where the company is reinforcing Angola’s commitment to modernizing Kimberley Process (KP) certification and improving global mechanisms for diamond sector credibility, transparency, and responsible governance. The Angolan delegation includes Endiama Executive Administrator Domingos Margarida and Neide Fastudo, Head of Communication and Institutional
Kimberley Process Faces Crucial Vote as WDC Calls for Expanded Conflict Diamond Definition in 2025 World Diamond Council (WDC) president Feriel Zerouki opened the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) plenary with a strong appeal for member states to endorse a modernised and expanded definition of conflict diamonds, marking a potentially historic shift for the global certification scheme. Zerouki emphasised that the proposal is the result of three years of drafting, negotiation and consensus-building led jointly by
Namibia Maintains Current Diamond Holdings, Says No Cabinet Decision on De Beers Equity The Namibian government has clarified that no decision has been made regarding the potential acquisition of shares in De Beers. The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the matter has not yet been considered by Cabinet. The Ministry emphasized that the State remains fully invested in its existing 50% stakes in Namdeb and Debmarine Namibia, which continue to underpin the country’s
Lucara Reports Strong Q3 Results as Karowe Mine Delivers Major Diamond Recoveries and Advances Underground Project Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond Corp. reported revenue of $51.2 million from the sale of 101 422 carats during the quarter ended September 30, supported by strong recoveries and continued progress at its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana. In August, Lucara recovered a 1 015 ct non-gem diamond and a 37.42 ct near-gem pink Type IIa diamond. The 1 015 ct
