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South African Diamantaire Louis Lipchin Dies
South Africa’s diamond industry lost one of its stalwarts last week with the passing of Louis Lipchin
News Feb 18, 2021 Avi Krawitz
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Botswana Mining Decline Hits GDP Growth
Botswana’s economic growth slowed last year due to lower rough production, further aggravated by weakness in its diamond-manufacturing
News Mar 04, 2020 Rapaport News
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South Africa Urges Diamond-Sector Change
The South African government is calling for change in the diamond industry after expressing concern about the
News Sep 02, 2019 Rapaport News
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De Beers, Botswana Prep for New Sales Deal
Botswana once again finds itself at a crossroads. The sparsely populated, landlocked country is in a constant battle to ensure the
News Jul 09, 2018 Avi Krawitz
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Diamonds Fuel Moody’s Botswana Optimism
Moody’s has maintained its credit rating for Botswana, citing the nation’s strong fiscal position and
News Dec 18, 2017 Rapaport News
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GIA Executive to Head Diamond Empowerment Fund
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has named Anna Martin as its new president, succeeding Phyllis Bergman,
News Feb 23, 2017 Rapaport News
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De Beers Launches Beneficiation Program
De Beers will supply rough to five historically disadvantaged South African diamond cutters in a new program that could
News Jul 14, 2016 Rapaport News
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De Beers and Namibia Strike Long-Term Deal
De Beers and Namibia signed a 10-year sales agreement – their longest pact ever – that will “significantly increase”
News May 17, 2016 Rapaport News
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DiamondCorp Says $72K Profit From Sale of Two Diamonds Shows Beneficiation Works
DiamondCorp said the proceeds from a sale of two polished diamonds, which originated from a 22.1-carat rough stone,
News Apr 21, 2016 Rapaport News
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How Botswana Will Find Independence
Fifty years on from independence, Botswana still finds itself in desperate need of improvements in its economic diversity. Its
Analysis Nov 26, 2015 Avi Krawitz
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Namibian Diamond Factories Decimated in Downturn, Mining Minister Says
Nine Namibian diamond-cutting and polishing factories out of 13 have shut down over the last few years
News Nov 25, 2015 Rapaport News
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Johannesburg Hosts South Africa Diamond Indaba 2015
South African Minister of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane was among the slated speakers at the South
News Oct 27, 2015 Rapaport News
Rockwell
Rockwell Diamonds 2Q Revenue Rises on Beneficiation Deal
Rockwell Diamonds reported that revenue rose 32 percent year on year to $17.3 million (CAD 22.3 million) during
News Oct 19, 2015 Rapaport News
De Beers
De Beers Opens Business Incubator in Cape Town
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) opened a business incubator in Cape Town in January as part of a program to encourage entrepreneurship among
News Jan 12, 2015 Ronen Shnidman
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GIA Appoints Brooks-Rubin to Direct Development and Beneficiation
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) appointed Brad Brooks-Rubin to the newly-created position of global director of development and
News May 28, 2014 Deena Taylor
Finsch Mine
Diamonds & Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, job creation is key. While this month the country was accepted as part of the BRICS
Analysis Apr 28, 2011 Avi Krawitz
'Jewelers That Care' to Award Industry Players in Las Vegas
The second annual Jewelers That Care Awards will be held during the JCK Vegas show on June 4, at Mandalay Bay Resort at 7 p.m. Industry
News Apr 11, 2011 Jeff Miller
Jwaneng Mine, Botswana
Living Up To Diamonds
As crazy as it seems, Botswana is struggling to secure a long- term supply of rough diamonds. The country needs to do so if it stands any
Analysis Apr 07, 2011 Avi Krawitz
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IDMA Meeting to Highlight Diamond Beneficiation
Three prominent Botswana organizations, together with International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and its members, will
News Mar 29, 2011 Jeff Miller
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