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Alrosa Pulls Out of Botswana Exploration Project
Alrosa has sold its 50% stake in the Sunland Minerals exploration project in Botswana, according to its former
News Nov 18, 2018 Rapaport News
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DEF Offers Botswana Trip to Contest Winners
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has launched a proposal contest aimed at millennials, promising a free trip to Botswana
News Nov 04, 2018 Rapaport News
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Large Stones Prove Profitable for Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds swung to a profit in the first half of the year, boosted by the sale of large, high-quality stones
News Sep 05, 2018 Rapaport News
Okavango
Okavango Revenue Falls in First Half
Sales at Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) dropped 16% to $260 million in the first half of 2018 due to a limited
News Aug 21, 2018 Rapaport News
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Botswana’s Rough Exports Drop in 1H
Exports of rough diamonds that De Beers mined in Botswana declined 2.5% to $1.67 billion in the first half of 2018,
News Aug 02, 2018 Rapaport News
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De Beers Sales Volume Rises in Positive Market
De Beers’ sales volume and production grew sharply in the second quarter amid strong trading conditions, the
News Jul 19, 2018 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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Lerala Mine Sells for $8M
A Botswana-based consortium bought the Lerala diamond mine for $8.1 million in an online auction on Wednesday, the asset’s
News May 31, 2018 Leah Meirovich
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Karowe Firm Gets First Female Boss
Lucara Diamond Corp. has appointed Naseem Lahri as the first female managing director of its Boteti Mining
News May 02, 2018 Rapaport News
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Botswana Diamond Mine Up for Auction
The liquidators of Kimberley Diamonds’ Lerala mine in Botswana will offer the project at an online auction later this
News May 01, 2018 Rapaport News
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Lucara Recovers 327ct. Rough Stone
Lucara Diamond Corp. has unearthed a 327-carat rough diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana. The high-color
News Apr 29, 2018 Rapaport News
De Beers Orapa Mine
De Beers Raises Output in Healthy Market
De Beers’ production grew during the first quarter as the company reached full capacity at its Gahcho Kué
News Apr 24, 2018 Rapaport News
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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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Gem Diamonds Jumps Back into Black
Gem Diamonds returned to profit last year, after the devaluation of an underperforming mine drove it to a loss in 2016. The
News Mar 14, 2018 Rapaport News
Sotheby’s Unveils 102ct. Diamond 150
Sotheby’s Offers Rare 102ct., D-Flawless Diamond
Sotheby’s has unveiled a rare white diamond that, it claims, is the only known round brilliant-cut diamond over
News Feb 08, 2018 Rapaport News
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Botswana’s Rough Exports Drop
Botswana’s rough-diamond exports declined 14% to $3.48 billion in 2017, according to data released by the Bank of Botswana. After
News Jan 31, 2018 Rapaport News
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New Mine Drives De Beers Production
De Beers production jumped 22% to 33.5 million carats in 2017, driven mainly by increased output from its Gahcho
News Jan 25, 2018 Rapaport News
Okavango
Okavango Annual Rough Sales Increase
Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) reported that rough sales rose 4% in 2017, boosted by higher prices achieved
News Jan 15, 2018 Rapaport News
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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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Gem Diamonds Ends Talks over Mine Sale
Gem Diamonds has terminated discussions with a potential buyer for its Ghaghoo mine in Botswana. The London-based
News Dec 12, 2017 Rapaport News
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