{"id":96574,"date":"2026-01-28T07:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/angola\/all-news\/endiama-and-sodiam-join-natural-diamond-council"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:18:29","slug":"endiama-and-sodiam-join-natural-diamond-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/angola\/all-news\/endiama-and-sodiam-join-natural-diamond-council","title":{"rendered":"Endiama and Sodiam Join Natural Diamond Council"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Angola. <\/strong><\/span><b>The National Diamond Company of Angola (ENDIAMA) and the National Diamond Marketing Company of Angola (SODIAM) formally joined the International Council for Natural Diamonds on Friday.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The request for integration of these two companies into the organization was made official in June 2025 in Luanda, during a roundtable discussion on \u201cNatural Diamonds \u2013 Challenges and Opportunities\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement from the International Council for Natural Diamonds, released by ENDIAMA, the organization considers the formalization a milestone aligned with the principles outlined in the Luanda Agreement, co-signed last year by Angola, Botswana, the British multinational diamond company De Beers Group and representatives of the intermediary sector.<\/p>\n<p>The document adds that this step reflects a shared vision of taking strategic measures, reinforced by sufficient resources, for the long-term integrity of the natural diamond industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Council notes the recent reception of Angola&#8217;s financial contribution, which it considers tangible proof of the proactive commitment foreseen in the Luanda Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>During the accession ceremony, the CEO of ENDIAMA, Ganga Ju\u0301nior, highlighted the importance of natural diamonds in guaranteeing the livelihood of millions of people who dedicate themselves to this practice.<\/p>\n<p>The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the integrity of the natural diamond industry worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Its main mission is to educate and inspire consumers about the value of natural diamonds and the positive impact of the industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Angola<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Angola. The National Diamond Company of Angola (ENDIAMA) and the National Diamond Marketing Company of Angola (SODIAM) formally joined the International Council for Natural Diamonds on Friday. 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