TAGS & SODIAM Conclude Successful Tender in Luanda
Luanda, Angola – October 2025 – Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS), in partnership with Angola’s National Diamond Trading Company (SODIAM,E.P.), is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its most recent tender, held in Luanda from September 30th – October 8th, 2025.
The tender showcased a selection of exceptional rough diamonds from 7 renowned Angolan mines, and delivered outstanding results for all parties involved. 90% of the goods offered were sold, generating an impressive USD 16.9 million across 29 lots.
The event attracted significant participation from the international market, with 38 top-performing specialist companies attending. Of these, 19 (50%) were successful in their bidding, reflecting the strong level of competition and healthy demand within the sector.
“We are proud to work alongside SODIAM in providing a transparent, competitive, and world-class sales platform that delivers real value for Angola’s diamond producers.”
TAGS and SODIAM,E.P. remain committed to fostering transparency, driving competition, and supporting the long-term growth of Angola’s diamond sector.
About Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS)
Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) is an internationally established rough diamond tender house with operations in Dubai, Angola, and South Africa. TAGS provides diamond producers with a modern, transparent, and highly competitive sales channel, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced leadership team with over 100 years of combined industry expertise.
About SODIAM,E.P.
SODIAM,E.P. (Sociedade de Comercialização de Diamantes de Angola, E.P.) is Angola’s national diamond trading company, responsible for the commercialization of Angola’s rough diamond production and for ensuring transparency and value maximization in the country’s diamond sales.
