The Mine
Brilho de Mussende
Alluvial concession on the Kwanza River, 370 km from Luanda · Angola
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Alluvial Method
The dredge lifts Kwanza sediments that are naturally rich in diamonds. No excavation, no explosives, minimal ecological footprint.
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Projected Production
Around 1,000 carats per month, with incidental native gold production. Start-up in November 2026. Output could double with a second dredge.
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Location
370 km from Luanda, along 15 km of the Kwanza. A 110 km² concession in an area renowned for its diamond-bearing alluvial deposits.
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ANGODIALA Partnership
Dredge designed and built locally by ANGODIALA. This partnership ensures compliance, on-site technical support and a lasting relationship.
Extraction Process
From river to diamond
Four controlled steps, from alluvium to certified stone
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Prospecting
Geological analysis of the Kwanza's alluvial sediments to identify the richest zones.
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Extraction
The dredge lifts the sediments. No explosives, no excavation. A low-footprint method.
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Washing & Sorting
A centrifugal system separates diamonds and gold from barren material, which is safely discharged.
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Certification
Weighing in carats and export under SODIAM license, with full traceability to international markets.
From Earth to Jewel
Rough to Cut
The diamond extracted from the Kwanza is a rough stone. Turning it into a certified gem multiplies its value on international markets.
01 · Before
Rough Diamond
As extracted from the Kwanza alluvial basin
02 · After
Cut Diamond
Certified gem quality, ready for the jewelry markets
Latest Sales
Stones from the Mussende area
Latest SODIAM sale for the Mussende area on the Kwanza River: rough diamonds from 9.85 to 74.36 carats, produced last month.
SODIAM
Infrastructure
On the ground in Angola
Angola & Diamonds
An exceptional diamond-bearing territory
Angola ranks among the world's five largest diamond producers by value. The Kwanza basin is one of the richest areas in gem-quality alluvial deposits in sub-Saharan Africa. An exceptional geological setting, backed by mining regulations strengthened since 2020.
- Top 5
- Global producer
- ~10M
- Carats / year
- Gem
- Dominant quality
By production value
National production
Jewelry cut
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