Lunda-Norte

Lunda-Norte

Economy: Diamond Region (Catoca)

Tourism: Chokwe Tradition and Culture

Potential: Global hub for diamond mining and polishing. Largest diamond mine in the country (Catoca) with opportunities in prospecting and responsible mineral exploration. Local cutting and jewelry industries for value addition, gem certification centers, and training facilities for polishers. Civil construction, mining support infrastructure, heavy transport, and industrial waste management. Cassava, sweet potato, and tropical fruit farming for food processing. Reforestation projects and biomass energy utilization. Cultural tourism and ecotourism with visiting routes to historical mines and traditional Chokwe villages.

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Lunda-Norte is the world capital of diamonds and the heart of Angola's mining industry. Home to the country's largest diamond mine, Catoca, the province attracts the biggest international players in the extractive sector, generating an ecosystem of specialized services in geology, mining engineering, and security. Located in northeastern Angola, the province has a landscape of savannah and tropical forests, with a subsoil rich in resources that still holds enormous untapped potential, making it a privileged destination for investments in prospecting and responsible mineral exploration.

Diamond Mining