𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 1 International Diamond 

𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔

De Beers Group last week announced it is relocating the De Beers Group Auctions business headquarters from Singapore to Botswana. The relocation supports De Beers’ focus on streamlining its operations and enhancing the efficiency of its activities, while also facilitating further development of the diamond sector in Botswana. De Beers Group’s decision to relocate its Auctions headquarters to Gaborone reinforces its commitment to developing Botswana’s diamond industry. It also reflects confidence in the country’s capabilities and growth agenda. De Beers Global Sightholder Sales moved from the United Kingdom to Botswana… Read More Here
Debswana Appoints Keene Nkoane as first female Engineering Manager 2 International Diamond Mining Personality 

Debswana Appoints Keene Nkoane as first female Engineering Manager

Debswana,the leading rough diamonds producer continues to set the trend in diversity and progressive leadership appointments. The 50/50 De Beers – Botswana joint venture has appointed top Engineer Ms. Keene Nkoane as the first female Senior Engineering Manager inthe history of the company. She is based at Orapa Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM). Nkoane joined Debswana in 2003 based in Jwaneng Mine following her completion of BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic from Nottingham University, United Kingdom. Born and bred in Maun, Nkoane grew up as a passionate and curious… Read More Here
Lucapa Diamond Company Appoints Stuart Brown as Chairman of the Board 3 Diamond International Mining Personality 

Lucapa Diamond Company Appoints Stuart Brown as Chairman of the Board

Lucapa Diamond Company has announced the appointment of industry veteran Stuart Brown as the new chairman of its board. Brown brings extensive experience from his tenure at prominent diamond-mining companies, including De Beers, Firestone Diamonds, and Mountain Province. With a career spanning two decades at De Beers, Brown served in key roles such as interim CEO and chief financial officer. Notably, during his leadership at Firestone Diamonds, he successfully raised $225 million for the development of the Liqhobong mine in Lesotho. Brown currently serves as a director of Ukrainian iron-ore… Read More Here
Zambia's President Invites Botswana Investment Expertise to Mining Sector 4 Mining in Zambia Diamond News in Brief 

Zambia’s President Invites Botswana Investment Expertise to Mining Sector

President Hakainde Hichilema has extended an invitation to Botswana to invest in Zambia’s mining sector, citing Botswana’s expertise in managing diamonds as a key factor. Speaking at the launch of the Lusaka International Arbitration Center (LIAC), President Hichilema emphasized the importance of learning from Botswana’s successful management of diamond resources and replicating similar strategies for Zambia’s emeralds. President Hichilema expressed confidence in attracting investors like Botswana to utilize LIAC for resolving disputes efficiently. He highlighted LIAC’s role in addressing commercial issues promptly, stressing its significance in maintaining Zambia’s positive reputation… Read More Here
NGOs Call on President Tshisekedi to Address Disappearance of Precious Diamond 5 Mining in DRC Diamond 

NGOs Call on President Tshisekedi to Address Disappearance of Precious Diamond

Two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) advocating for human rights defense are calling on President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi to intervene in a case involving the disappearance of a precious stone weighing over 40 carats from the facilities of the Ministry of Mines in the province of Lomami. The NGOs, “Environment, Natural Resources for Development” (ERND Institute) and “Proximity Leaders for Local and Inclusive Governance” (LPGLI-RDC), emphasized the importance of tracing the missing stone to prevent financial losses for the Congolese state. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the NGOs… Read More Here
Debswana Prepares for Jwaneng Underground Project with Local Talent Development 6 Mining in Zambia Diamond 

Debswana Prepares for Jwaneng Underground Project with Local Talent Development

Debswana, in preparation for its upcoming Jwaneng underground project in Botswana, has been actively nurturing local talent and enhancing skills development by enrolling graduate learners in various mining-related disciplines. Selected from a pool of candidates, 26 graduates are currently undergoing experiential learning at the Mopani Central training center in Zambia, a strategic move aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and expertise for the challenges ahead. This initiative not only strengthens Debswana’s strategic partnerships with other underground mines but also promotes diversity and helps mitigate business risks. According to… Read More Here
DRC Diamond Exports Reach $86.5 Million in 2023 7 Mining in DRC Diamond Economy 

DRC Diamond Exports Reach $86.5 Million in 2023

In 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) achieved significant diamond exports totaling around 8,305,796 carats, generating approximately $86.5 million in revenue. Artisanal operations dominated the sector, contributing 6,671,325 carats and $64.2 million, while industrial production lagged behind with 1,634,470 carats and $22.2 million. The Arab Emirates emerged as the largest buyer, accounting for 56% of the total exports, followed by Belgium and the EU with 41%, and India with a modest 2%. Despite these figures, the DRC saw a decline in diamond exports compared to the previous five years,… Read More Here
American Firm Center-Ville Group Partners with MIBA in $45 Million Deal in DRC 8 Mining in DRC Diamond 

American Firm Center-Ville Group Partners with MIBA in $45 Million Deal in DRC

Center-Ville Group, an American firm, has inked a partnership agreement with Bakuanga Mining Company (MIBA) in Kinshasa, totaling $45 million. According to a press release by MIBA’s Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director-General, the contract, structured as a loan, is intended to finance MIBA’s minimum recovery plan for diamond marketing. The funds, repayable over a seven-year period at a 3% annual interest rate, aim to bolster diamond sales both domestically and internationally. MIBA’s management views the partnership as an opportunity to optimize diamond sales and maximize profits, with… Read More Here
DRC's Abundant Mineral Wealth Takes Center Stage at Future Minerals Forum 2024 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Diamond 

DRC’s Abundant Mineral Wealth Takes Center Stage at Future Minerals Forum 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo was highlighted at the Future Minerals Forum 2024 conference, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dieudonné-Louis Tambwe, an expert in mining issues and the coordinator of the Technical Coordination and Mining Planning Unit (CTCPM), presented numerous investment opportunities in the DRC’s mining sector during the session dedicated to the country. In his speech, Dieudonné-Louis Tambwe highlighted the different metallogenic provinces and blocks of the DRC, as well as their characteristic minerals. In total, he mentioned eight blocks, each with specific mineral resources. These included… Read More Here
DRC's Deputy Minister of Mines Collaborates with ADEX Platform AG and CEEC to Boost Local Diamond Processing 10 Mining in DRC Diamond 

DRC’s Deputy Minister of Mines Collaborates with ADEX Platform AG and CEEC to Boost Local Diamond Processing

The Congolese Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona, hosted a delegation from ADEX Platform AG and the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification of Precious and Semi-Precious Mineral Substances (CEEC) this last. The meeting centered on the November 2023 agreement between ADEX and CEEC, focusing on establishing a local diamond-cutting unit for diamonds produced in the DRC before export. The ministry disclosed on January 10 that local authorities would provide support for the collaborative effort between ADEX and CEEC. The agreement aims to create a joint company, and a roadmap… Read More Here

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