Lunda Norte

Diamond-mining heartland — host to the Catoca mine, the world's fourth-largest diamond mine.

Lunda Norte is the centre of Angola’s diamond industry. The province hosts the Catoca mine — the world’s fourth-largest diamond producer — operated by the joint venture between ENDIAMA and Russia’s ALROSA. Several other major and emerging diamond mines are located here, including the recently developed Luaxe project.

At a glance

CapitalDundo
RegionNortheastern interior
Area102,783 km²
Population862,566 (INE)

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