Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (NAMDIA) has solidified its Angolan ties following a visit by an Angolan energy and mining industry delegation which opened doors for possible imminent and future cooperation.
The delegation, spearheaded by Dr. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of the Republic of Angola also featured Jovelina Imperial e Costa, Ambassador of Angola to Namibia, mining executive Jose Manuel Ganga Junior President of ENDIAMA and Eugenio P.Bravo Da Rosa, President of SODIAM.
During their visit, the delegation met with NAMDIA’s Board and executives, toured its diamond facilities, and gained insight into the company’s strategic objectives and operations. It presented a platform to gain knowledge about Namibia’s diamond industry, NAMDIA’s operations, including its commitment to sustainability and community impact program. The visit provided the delegation with an opportunity to establish formal business relationships and laid the ground for future corporations. Additionally, the parties explored possible future strategic synergetic linkages that could benefit the respective companies and nations in the long term, particularly sharing of diamond infrastructures.
“We are delighted to welcome the Angolan delegation to NAMDIA,” said Bryan Eiseb, NAMDIA’s Board of Directors. “The visit will provide both nations an opportunity to explore possible linkages that could strengthen relations and offer a platform for the exchange of knowledge and expertise.”
Alisa Amupolo, the CEO of NAMDIA during the company overview presentation expressed NAMDIA’s enthusiasm to establish formal relations with SODIAM and ENDIAMA-EP and highlighted the potential Namibia and Angola has in promoting the region’s unique diamonds to generate even greater value for Namibia and Angola as both alluvial producing countries.
ENDIAMA E.P. is the national diamond company of Angola and is the exclusive concessionaire of mining rights in the domain of diamonds, while SODIAM E.P., Angola’s state-owned national diamond trading company, oversees controlling and supervising the purchase, sale, and import/export of diamonds in Angola.
Dr. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo in his introduction of his delegation, expressed profound commitment to Angola’s mining and honed in on the diamond industry’s potential. “Our natural resources are not a curse. It is only a curse if it is used incorrectly or not used at all. I believe our region’s natural resources have the potential to put our nations on the global map and opportunities abound. If we work together with our people and collaborate with our neighbors, we will achieve great things.”
NAMDIA not only has a long-standing commitment to establishing a permanent footprint in the global diamond industry but is also committed to exploring sustainable strategic collaborations aimed at bolstering its strategic objectives.
“The visit of the Angolan diamond delegation is a testament to NAMDIA’s reputation as a leader in its sector. The company looks forward to building a strong relationship with the delegation and continuing to prioritize sustainable practices in its business model optimization as it ventures into its new expanding horizons,” NAMDIA said.