Endiama is playing a key role in furthering diamond exploration in Angola as well as helping to build sustainable mining communities.

Miguel Vemba, Director for Mining Operations and Joint Venture Management at Endiama, shares insights into the company’s mission, growth trajectory, and its role in shaping Angola’s diamond mining landscape.

“To understand Endiama, we need to go back to our foundation,” he said. “Our diamonds must uplift communities, care for the land, and transform lives. This has always guided how we operate in the diamond mining sector.”

Under this guiding philosophy, Endiama has achieved remarkable growth.

“In 2017, Angola produced about seven million carats a year. Today, that number has doubled to 14 million, and we expect to reach 15 million by the end of this year,” Vemba explained. “By 2027, production is projected to hit around 17 million carats.”

Beyond production, Endiama’s vision is to create sustainable value for both the state and its citizens.

“We generated over $1.4 billion in revenue last year and expect between $1.5 and $1.6 billion this year,” he said. “This allows us to fund major social programmes — for instance, we’ve invested over $70 million to establish a new university.”

For Endiama, the true measure of success lies not just in carats, but in education, health, and opportunity.

“It’s not only about production,” Vemba said. “It’s about creating value — in schools, hospitals, and livelihoods. That’s our role.”

A key factor in Angola’s mining success has been the modernisation of its legal and regulatory framework, designed to attract investment and streamline operations.

“The first thing we did was upgrade the legal framework,” Vemba explained. “It’s now much easier for investors to access mining concessions.”

He highlighted the launch of the Cadastral System, a new digital platform that simplifies concession applications and ensures transparency in the investment process.

“This software allows investors to apply for new concessions and track all processes in one place,” he said.

Endiama also plays a hands-on role in partnership with investors.

“We are not only regulators — we’re also partners,” he said . “We provide expertise and participate directly in exploration programmes.”

Mining Review Africa, 10 November 2025