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De Beers Cuts Prices as Rough Sales Slide
De Beers’ rough-diamond sales slumped to a 20-month low of $390 million in June amid weak sentiment in the manufacturing sector.
News Jun 25, 2019 Avi Krawitz
Mahiar Borhanjoo
Venus Jewel Exec to Join DFL Group
Mahiar Borhanjoo is set to leave Venus Jewel International to become CEO of the DFL Group, the company behind
News Jun 02, 2019 Rapaport News
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De Beers Ready to Relax Its Provenance Rules
De Beers is planning to loosen its source-disclosure restrictions for sightholders following requests for increased transparency, Rapaport News
News Dec 13, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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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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De Beers Raises Prices at $520M Sale
De Beers’ April sight closed with a value of $520 million amid concerns among manufacturers that higher rough
News Apr 17, 2018 Joshua Freedman
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Rough Demand Stable at $450M De Beers Sight
De Beers reported steady demand for rough diamonds at its December sight as sales showed an increase over the
News Dec 12, 2017 Rapaport News
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Rough Prices Firm at $530M De Beers Sight
De Beers sold $530 million worth of rough diamonds in June as sightholders continued to complain of shrinking manufacturing margins and
News Jun 20, 2017 Joshua Freedman
Shrenuj Botswana Diamond Factory
Shrenuj De Beers Sight Suspended
Shrenuj & Co., one of India’s largest diamond cutting firms, said its supply arrangement with De Beers
News Nov 23, 2016 Rapaport News
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De Beers Announces 2017 Sight Dates
De Beers released its sales timetable for 2017, maintaining its schedule of 10 sights a year. The company sells
News Nov 07, 2016 Rapaport News
Jwaneng Mine, Botswana
Mining Outlook Weighing on Botswana Growth
Botswana cannot rely on diamonds for economic growth even if production remains stable because mining is getting more
News Aug 16, 2016 Rapaport News
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De Beers Makes Sightholder Sales Appointments
De Beers appointed Nigel Simson (pictured, right) as senior vice-president of the miner’s product planning operation at Global Sightholder
News Aug 14, 2016 Rapaport News
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GIA Opens Expanded Lab and Education Facility in Botswana
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) opened an expanded laboratory and education facility in Gaborone, Botswana, last week
News Jan 25, 2016 Rapaport News
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Dealer Mood Improves at $480M De Beers Sight
The De Beers November sight closed with an estimated value of $480 million, a total that was slightly higher
News Nov 18, 2013 Avi Krawitz
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Sightholders Refuse Goods at $600M De Beers Sight
The De Beers August sight closed with an estimated value of $600 million before refusals. Sightholders reportedly refused
News Sep 02, 2013 Avi Krawitz
Antwerp Beurs Voor Diamanthandel
The World’s Leading Diamond Hub
Competition is rising between the diamond trading centers. Not only are there new kids ‎on the
Analysis Jul 13, 2012 Avi Krawitz
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GIA Conducts Junior Gem Program in Southern Africa
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) held two workshops in southern Africa in which 35 students from Johannesburg, South
News Apr 17, 2012 Jeff Miller
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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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