Conflict-free trade with Diamonds and gold - Clearly regulated, fully traceable
Responsibility does not begin with mining, but with trading. Ares Maximus is committed to a commodities business that combines transparency, fairness and legal integrity. We act No conflict minerals. Every diamond and every gram of gold undergoes clearly defined, state-controlled and internationally recognised processes.
All diamonds are traded exclusively through Angola's authorised structures.
This includes the marketing channel SODIAM, which is subject to the international control system of the Kimberley Process is subject to. Every export is subject to a Kimberley certificate, which confirms the conflict-free origin in a legally binding manner.
The result is a trade that protects raw materials - and creates trust.
Trading in gold in Angola follows a clear regulatory framework based on the Mining Code (Lei 31/11) and the specific trading regulations for gold and diamonds.
Ares Maximus works exclusively with companies that have the following state-issued licences:
Necessary for purchase, holding, transport and sale.
It is a prerequisite:
An Angolan company (LDA)
Clean company register & tax registration
Proof of legal origin
Compliance documents (safety, environment, governance)
Financial performance
Required for any legal export.
This includes:
Proof of origin (Certificado de Origem)
Certificate of analysis (assay)
Authorisations from environmental and safety studies
Export declaration via AGT (customs)
Foreign exchange settlement via banks in accordance with BNA
Cooperation with registered security services
Official trading channels - in particular via the state gold company ENSA - ensure traceability and prevent non-transparent structures. Every step remains documented, checked and auditable.
Ares Maximus stands for partnership at eye level.
We ensure that the following principles are adhered to along the entire supply chain:
Fair economic exchange
Verifiable, legal origin
No child labour
Appropriate remuneration
National and international regulation as a minimum standard
Zero tolerance for smuggling, tax evasion or unregistered channels
Our goal: trading raw materials - without shadows.
Through clear procedures, certified paths and an attitude that prioritises responsibility over short-term profits.
For us, ethics is not just about following the rules, it is an attitude: decisions must be safe, comprehensible and responsible - towards people, the environment and future generations.
Our internal standards go far beyond the minimum legal requirements and are based on internationally recognised principles: Transparency, reliability, the precautionary principle, sustainable development and a clear commitment to human rights.
We rely on:
Clear compliance processes
internal audit mechanisms
Strict supply chain controls
Open communication with authorities and municipalities
Responsibility begins with attitude - and only ends when trust has been created.
Conformity with national environmental and safety regulations
Tolerance for corruption, manipulation or conflicts of interest
Monitoring of operational environmental & safety processes
For us, ethics is not just about following the rules, it is an attitude: decisions must be safe, comprehensible and responsible - towards people, the environment and future generations.
Our internal standards go far beyond the minimum legal requirements and are based on internationally recognised principles: Transparency, reliability, the precautionary principle, sustainable development and a clear commitment to human rights.
We rely on:
Clear compliance processes
internal audit mechanisms
Strict supply chain controls
Open communication with authorities and municipalities
Responsibility begins with attitude - and only ends when trust has been created.
