Miguel Vemba
Director of Mining Operations and Joint Venture Management ENDIAMA E.P
Director of Mining Operations and Joint Venture Management ENDIAMA E.P Miguel Vemba is the Director of Mining Operations and Joint Venture Management at ENDIAMA E.P. With over 20 years of experience in the mining sector, he oversees mining operations and joint ventures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with ENDIAMA’s strategic goals. His focus is on maximising shareholder value while driving sustainable mining practices that comply with global standards like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Miguel is committed to enhancing Angola’s position in the global diamond industry by increasing production and fostering new international partnerships. Before this role, Miguel spent over 8 years in the oil and gas sector, holding key leadership positions at Azule Energy and BP. There, he managed joint ventures, led energy transition projects, and improved operations across Angola, Mauritania, and Senegal. His expertise in integrating complex operations and driving performance initiatives advanced the sector. Miguel holds a Diploma in Financial Strategy from the University of Oxford (Saï d Business School), an MBA and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Penn State University, and a Mining Engineering degree from the University of Witwatersrand. His educational background underpins his strategic approach to managing large-scale operations.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Diamonds – critical for Africa’s socio-economic development
- A new wave of diamond exploration and development – increased opportunities for greater economic prosperity in Africa?
- Angola, Namibia and Botswana – diamond capitals of the world driving transparent supply chains
- Diamonds, the leader in downstream beneficiation – lessons learned and best practice techniques for wider mineral adoption
- Off-shore diamond extraction opportunities – how does Africa ensure communities join this growing sub-sector?
Tuesday 04 February 14:00 - 15:00 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit Track 2
- A new wave of diamond exploration and development – increased opportunities for greater economic prosperity in Africa?
- Angola, Namibia and Botswana – diamond capitals of the world driving transparent supply chains
- Diamonds, the leader in downstream beneficiation – lessons learned and best practice techniques for wider mineral adoption
- Off-shore diamond extraction opportunities – how does Africa ensure communities join this growing sub-sector?