Angola’s Endiama, Sodiam Join Natural Diamond Council

Angolan state-owned diamond companies Endiama and Sodiam have joined international organization the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) as contributing members.

Effective July 1, 2025, Endiama and Sodiam will begin their commitment to the NDC with a contribution of $8 million for the second half of 2025.

“By joining the Natural Diamond Council, Endiama and Sodiam are formalizing our dedication to a global strategy that highlights the unmatched benefits of natural diamonds to new generations of consumers,” stated Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Angola.

Endiama and Sodiam join current NDC members De Beers, Okavango Diamond Company, Petra Diamonds, Rio Tinto and Murowa, reinforcing Angola’s commitment to transparency and sustainability in the diamond sector.

“Their membership will significantly enrich our collective voice in sharing the powerful story of natural diamonds rooted in positive impact, rarity and authenticity,” stated David Kellie, CEO, NDC.

Angola is the third-largest global producer of natural diamonds, an industry that serves a vital pillar to the country’s socioeconomic development.

In addition to the contribution by Endiama and Sodiam, De Beers concurrently announced it will also commit $8 million to the NDC for 2025.