Botswana Diamonds uncovers new kimberlite targets using AI
Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling comments that these discoveries, in a few short months, are a major[…]
Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy
Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy
Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1,000 carats at Karowe mine in Botswana
Lucara Diamond has dug up a 1,094 carat diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana.
$300m Loan to Boost Okavango Diamond Purchases
Botswana’s state-owned diamond marketing company will increase its borrowing to fund additional rough purchases. Finance Minister Peggy[…]
Namibia bemoans popularity of lab-grown diamonds on global market
Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.
Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer
Botswana intends to renegotiate its proposed purchase of a stake in Belgian gem dealer HB Antwerp to[…]
Botswana’s diamond market suffers major blow as sales drop by 49% in first half of 2024
According to Botswana's central bank data, sales of rough diamonds at Debswana Diamond Company fell by 49.2%
De Beers Rough Production Down 15%
De Beers reported a 15 per cent drop in its global diamond production in Q2, as demand[…]
Botswana GDP shrinks most since 2020 as diamond output plunges
Botswana GDP shrinks most since 2020 as diamond output plunges