De Beers Group and Angola’s national diamond company Endiama have discovered kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola.
In July 2025, the De Beers-Endiama joint venture intersected kimberlite in its first drill hole from targets identified from airborne surveys completed in March of this year.
Over the coming months, further drilling, ground geophysical surveys, and laboratory analysis will be conducted to confirm the kimberlite type and assess its diamond potential.
This latest milestone builds on the foundation of two Mineral Investment Contracts signed between De Beers and the Government of Angola in April 2022, and a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Mining Indaba in February 2024.
Together, the agreements underpin the commitment to a long-term partnership focused on responsibly unlocking Angola’s vast diamond potential.
De Beers Group CEO Al Cook said: “Angola is, in our view, one of the best places on the planet to look for diamonds, and this discovery reinforces our confidence.
“It is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through partnership, and I commend President Lourenco and his government for all the work they have done to enhance transparency, adopt international best practices, and create a business friendly environment, all of which has enabled us to return to Angola and seek new sources of supply.
“We are excited about the role De Beers can play in helping the country deliver on its huge potential, both below and above the ground.”
