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By Michael Bleby |
March 26, 2008
The Botswana government and De Beers have a choice to make when the open-pit mine reaches the end of scheduled production in 2022.
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By Michael Bleby |
March 20, 2008
These new developments had once been regarded by the diamond company as inconceivable or even anathema.
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By Charlotte Mathews |
May 18, 2007
Production is set to begin in two years at African Diamonds' AK6 mine in Botswana where a potentially sizeable deposit exists, executives said yesterday.
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By Staff Writer |
December 13, 2006
Two-thirds of U.S. cinema-goers surveyed after viewing the film Blood Diamonds in a snap survey conducted by the Jewellery Consumer Opinion Council said it will not change their willingness to buy diamond jewellery.
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By Business Day |
August 14, 2006
Within two years there will be about 15 diamond factories in Botswana, but some question the validity of the country's policy concerning diamonds.
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By Emma Muller |
December 12, 2005
Botswana President Festus Mogae says his country wants a greater return from its diamond industry.
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By Emma Muller |
October 29, 2005
The world's largest diamond producer by value has broken De Beers' control over the distribution of 50% of the world's diamonds by bringing its gems back home.
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By Emma Muller |
April 15, 2005
The Botswana government is asserting more control in its relationship with De Beers after renegotiating a contract in which the company's profit from its Debswana joint venture has been slashed.
