Angola’s Diamond Reserves Estimated at 732 Million Carats, Valued at $140 Billion
Angola’s National Diamond Company (Endiama) estimates the country’s diamond reserves at 732 million carats, potentially generating $140 billion for the state at an average price of $200 per carat. Miguel Vemba, Director of Mining Operations at Endiama, emphasized that over 90% of these reserves are located in primary deposits. Speaking at the 10th UNESCO African Engineering Week & African Engineering Conference in Luanda, Vemba stressed the need for efficient recovery mechanisms, including the use of
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