Zimbabwe Expands Diamond Ambitions Despite Global Turbulence
Zimbabwe is seeking to increase diamond production in 2026 despite continued volatility in the global diamond ...
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Angola Targets 20–30% De Beers Stake as African Talks Intensify
Angola is pursuing a 20 to 30 percent stake in De Beers, the diamond mining and ...
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Botswana’s Diamond-Driven Economic Model Faces a Moment of Reckoning
Keorapetse Koko sits on a worn-out couch in her modest home on the outskirts of Gaborone, ...
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South Africa Endorses International Plan to Promote Natural Diamonds as Synthetic Market Expands
South Africa’s cabinet has authorised participation in a coordinated international initiative to strengthen the global market ...
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Diamonds Weren’t Forever: How Botswana’s Economy Toppled Its Ruling Party
Botswana’s recent electoral shift is a remarkable moment in its political history. The Botswana Democratic Party ...
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Anglo American Weighs IPO Option for De Beers Amid Weak Diamond Demand
Anglo American is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its diamond subsidiary, De Beers, ...
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