{"id":13561,"date":"2026-01-23T06:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/?p=13561"},"modified":"2026-01-23T06:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:23:23","slug":"natural-diamond-council-welcomes-angolas-endiama-and-sodiam-as-new-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/23\/natural-diamond-council-welcomes-angolas-endiama-and-sodiam-as-new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Diamond Council Welcomes Angola\u2019s ENDIAMA and SODIAM as New Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-3-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13563\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;width:723px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-3-2.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-3-2-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-3-2-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG-3-2-600x360.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Diamond Council (NDC)<\/a> has announced the formal induction of Angola\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.endiama.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ENDIAMA E.P.<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sodiam.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SODIAM E.P.<\/a> as members of the organization, following the successful completion of all required legal and regulatory processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endiama.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ENDIAMA E.P.<\/a> (Empresa Nacional de Diamantes de Angola) is Angola\u2019s state-owned diamond mining enterprise, entrusted with the management and sustainable development of the country\u2019s diamond resources for the benefit of its people. <a href=\"https:\/\/sodiam.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SODIAM E.P.<\/a> (Empresa Nacional de Comercializa\u00e7\u00e3o de Diamantes de Angola) serves as Angola\u2019s state-owned diamond trading authority and the sole channel for the export of Angolan diamonds, responsible for the global marketing and commercialization of the nation\u2019s natural diamond production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This development aligns with the commitments outlined in the Luanda Accord, co-signed in June 2025 by diamond-producing nations and key industry stakeholders, including Angola, Botswana, De Beers, and midstream representatives. The Accord reflects a unified resolve to support the long-term health, integrity, and sustainability of the natural diamond industry, as well as the communities that depend on it. Angola\u2019s recent financial contribution to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDC<\/a> underscores the concrete action initiated through the Accord and reinforces its shared vision to strengthen industry-wide marketing and consumer education efforts led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the announcement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/team-board-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands and Chair of the NDC<\/a>, said, \u201cThe future of our industry depends on our collective ability to tell the authentic story of natural diamonds\u2014highlighting both their desirability and their role in driving development. I am pleased to welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.endiama.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ENDIAMA E.P.<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sodiam.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SODIAM E.P.<\/a> as members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Diamond Council<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By broadening representation across the natural diamond value chain, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDC<\/a> aims to further amplify the industry\u2019s collective voice, enhance consumer education, and strengthen trust in natural diamonds as rare and valuable creations of nature with meaningful social and economic impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endiama.co.ao\/sobre-nos\/conselho-de-administracao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Jos\u00e9 Manuel Augusto Ganga J\u00fanior, Chairman of ENDIAMA E.P.<\/a>, stated, \u201cNatural diamonds are among the world\u2019s most precious and enduring treasures and form the foundation of Angola\u2019s prosperity, supporting livelihoods and economic stability for millions. By joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDC<\/a>, we reaffirm our commitment to securing a strong future for the natural diamond industry and Angola\u2019s role within it through sustained investment in global generic marketing initiatives led by the Council.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Eug\u00e9nio Pereira Bravo da Rosa, Chairman of <a href=\"https:\/\/sodiam.co.ao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SODIAM E.P.<\/a>, added, \u201cWe are pleased to become members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Diamond Council<\/a>, strengthening Angola\u2019s presence in the global diamond ecosystem and fostering collaboration that promotes responsible growth, transparency, and shared prosperity. This industry plays a vital role in supporting sustainable economic development and ensuring that the benefits of natural diamond resources meaningfully contribute to national progress and community wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In parallel, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/team-board-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NDC Board of Directors<\/a> is reviewing its governance framework to enable broader participation from across the natural diamond value chain. These proposed updates aim to enhance inclusivity, transparency, and engagement, ensuring the organization continues to evolve alongside the industry it represents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collectively, these developments signal a positive and forward-looking phase for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturaldiamonds.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Diamond Council<\/a> as it continues its mission to safeguard and promote the integrity, desirability, and enduring value of natural diamonds worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Board of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the formal induction of Angola\u2019s ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P. as members of the organization, following the successful completion of all required legal and regulatory processes. ENDIAMA E.P. 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