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Angola’s Diamond Subsector Shows Strong Prospects Amid Sustainability Push

Angola Diamond Industry Poised for Growth with Focus on Sustainable Exploration The diamond subsector in Angola holds promising prospects, despite ongoing challenges, said Laureano Afraid Paulo, Executive Administrator of ENDIAMA-EP, during a press briefing in Luanda. Speaking on the final day of Expo Catoca, where he participated in a panel on “The Future of the Diamond Subsector: Reserves, Innovation, and Added Value,” Laureano Paulo emphasized that rising production levels bring increased responsibility to ensure diamond

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National Diamond Company Showcases Sustainability and Social Impact at Expo Catoca

Angola’s National Diamond Company Highlights Sustainability and Social Responsibility at Expo Catoca The National Diamond Company of Angola is participating in the inaugural edition of Expo Catoca, presenting an exhibition that highlights its diverse areas of operation, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The event, which concludes on Thursday, July 28, has impressed participants and coincides with the 30th anniversary of Sociedade Mineira de Catoca. During the opening ceremony, Diamantino Azevedo,

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Angola Surpasses Botswana in Diamond Production Value After 20 Years of Dominance

Angola Overtakes Botswana as World’s Top Diamond Producer for First Time in Two Decades For the first time in 20 years, Botswana has lost its crown as the world’s leading diamond producer by value, with Angola edging ahead in 2024, according to data from the Kimberley Process (KP). Botswana’s diamond output fell sharply to 18.13 million carats worth US$1.36 billion in 2024, down 27.8% in volume and 58.6% in value from the previous year. By

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Azevedo Warns of Serious Challenges in Lunda Norte’s Diamond Sector

Angola’s Mining Minister Flags Illegal Diamond Trade and Child Labor in Lunda Norte The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has warned that diamond mining in Lunda Norte faces “a serious and complex challenge,” with the province recording the highest number of illegal diamond hotspots in Angola. Speaking during the inauguration of a new university campus in Lunda Norte, a USD 60 million investment unveiled by President João Lourenço, the minister expressed

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De Beers Returns to Angola With Major Kimberlite Discovery

De Beers and Endiama Discover New Kimberlite Field in Angola, Boosting Diamond Potential The Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has confirmed the return of De Beers to Angola, highlighting the discovery of a new kimberlite field in partnership with Endiama, the national diamond company. The announcement was made in Saurimo during the inauguration of the Polytechnic Institute of Lueji A’Nkonde University. Minister Azevedo noted that the South African mining giant’s

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Diamonds Economy International News

Namibia’s Diamond Beneficiation Strategy Generates N$3.4 Billion in 2024

Namibia Diamond Sales Reach N$3.4 Billion in 2024 Through Local Beneficiation Program Namibia’s diamond beneficiation strategy generated N$3.4 billion in rough diamond sales to 13 local Sightholders in 2024, according to the De Beers Group’s latest Sustainability Report. The sales were conducted through the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC), a 50:50 joint venture between De Beers and the Namibian Government. “Namibia’s beneficiation highlights include $191 million in sales of rough diamonds to 13 local Sightholders

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Angola Inaugurates Lueji A’nkonde University Campus in Lunda-Norte

Angola Launches $69 Million Lueji A’nkonde University Campus to Educate Over 8,000 Students On August 14, Angola celebrated the inauguration of the Lueji A’nkonde University Campus in Lunda-Norte Province, a major investment exceeding $69 million by ENDIAMA. The ceremony was presided over by President João Lourenço, marking a significant milestone in Angola’s commitment to higher education and regional development. The new campus houses two faculties—Law and Economics—with a total of 87 classrooms: 47 for Economics

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Diamonds Corporate News International

De Beers Advances Sustainability with Emission Cuts, Conservation Projects, and Diamond Traceability

De Beers Reports 2024 Sustainability Progress: Emissions Down, Renewable Energy Expansion, and Blockchain Traceability Diamond mining giant De Beers has reported significant progress in its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements in emission reduction, renewable energy development, biodiversity conservation, community impact, and diamond provenance. Since 2021, De Beers has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 7% and continues to pursue its 2030 targets of cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope

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Lucapa Diamond Secures Potential Lifeline with Proposed DOCA Backed by Gaston International

Lucapa Diamond Restructuring Plan Promises Full Creditor Repayment and Shareholder Returns Lucapa Diamond Company, the Perth-based miner behind the Lulo alluvial mine in Angola and the Merlin project in Australia, is eyeing a potential lifeline through a planned Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA). The arrangement could ensure full repayment to creditors and offer a partial return to shareholders. Administrators Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio of KordaMentha were appointed in May after Lucapa faced falling diamond

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Alrosa Reports 25% Revenue Drop Amid Sanctions, Geopolitical Headwinds

Sanctions-Hit Alrosa Sees Revenue Fall 25% in H1 2025, Profit Boosted by Angola Asset Sale Russia’s state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa has reported a 25% year-on-year drop in first-half revenue, citing persistent geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures as sanctions, high interest rates, inflation, and rising taxes weigh on demand and profitability. The Group of Seven (G7) banned direct imports of Russian diamonds in January 2024, later expanding the restrictions—together with the EU—to prohibit imports of Russia-origin stones

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