Fresh Economic Pressures Emerge for Botswana as Diamond Market Weakens
Botswana, Africa’s leading producer of natural diamonds, is confronting renewed economic pressures following a downgrade of ...
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Omani Sovereign Fund Replaces Russian Alrosa in Angola’s State Diamond Mining Company
Angola has formally announced the replacement of Alrosa, the Russian diamond behemoth, in its state-controlled diamond ...
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Botswana Slips into Recession as Diamond Sector Faces Global Headwinds
Botswana’s economy has entered a technical recession, attributed largely to the waning performance of its pivotal ...
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Debswana’s Diamond Sales Plunge by Over 50% as Global Market Slump Weighs on Botswana’s Economy
Botswana's Debswana Diamond Company, a vital contributor to the nation’s economy, reported a sharp 52% decline ...
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Lucara Diamond Corp Unveils Record-Breaking 2,492-Carat Diamond from Botswana’s Karowe Mine
Lucara Diamond Corp., a Canadian mining company, has announced the discovery of an extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond ...
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