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Angola aims to increase annual production to 17.53m carats by 2027; become the world’s third largest rough producer.
Angola aims to increase annual diamond production to 17.53m carats by 2027, and to become the world’s third largest rough producer.It is forecasting a 50 per cent increase in diamond revenue this year from $1.4bn in 2024 to $2.1bn.
Angola has vast mineral wealth – including huge, unexplored diamond reserves – but the devastating civil war (1975 to 2002) has hampered its economic development.However, De Beers and Rio Tinto are now prospecting, and in November 2023 the new Luele (formerly known as Luaxe) mine opened. It will eclipse Catoca as the country’s biggest mine, and is expected to produce 6m carats annually.
As part of its National Development Plan 2023-2027, Angola plans to channel diamond mining revenues into food security, employment generation, and poverty reduction.It recovered 9.8m carats in 2023, maintaining its position as the world’s sixth biggest rough producer and was expected to produce up to 14.6 million carats in 2024.
In a move that feels both effortlessly classic and excitingly modern, Tiffany & Co. has officially welcomed Natalie Portman as its newest Global House Ambassador. Announced on March 13, 2026, this partnership marks a sophisticated new chapter for the legendary jeweler, blending Portman’s intellectual grace with Tiffany’s storied legacy. The Academy Award-winning actress, producer and director joins the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy, Greta Lee, Mikey Madison and more as a Tiffany & Co. global brand ambassador.
“It is an honor to be Tiffany & Co.’s newest global House ambassador. The House has an incredibly rich heritage and is beloved for its unparalleled craftsmanship and creative excellence. I am excited to be a part of the Tiffany & Co. legacy,” said Natalie Portman on her appointmen.
“Natalie’s sophistication, authenticity and intelligence resonate deeply with Tiffany & Co.’s values. We are honored to welcome her to the Tiffany & Co. family as we continue to shape the future of luxury through powerful storytelling. She embodies the modern Tiffany woman through her elegance and courageousness”, said Anthony Ledru, President and CEO-Tiffany & Co.
The debut campaign, captured by photographer and director Gordon von Steiner, finds Portman in her element at The Landmark—Tiffany’s iconic New York City flagship. The imagery isn’t just about the sparkle; it’s about the synergy between a woman known for her thoughtful storytelling and a House that has spent nearly two centuries defining “creative excellence.”
Portman is showcased in pieces from the HardWear and Knot collections, proving that she can pivot from edgy industrial chic to intricate, symbolic elegance with ease.
If the portraits weren’t enough to pique your interest, the collaboration is heading to the silver screen almost immediately. A new campaign film starring Portman premiered during the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026.
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