Tag: De Beers
Geo Associates has drilled just two wells across its 360,000-hectare Mzarabani licence, meaning the project's true potential remains largely untapped, according to founder and managing director Paul Chimbodza.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Annual...
THERE is abundant capital sloshing around Zimbabwe's economy waiting to find a home in the mining sector, but a disconnect between available funds and accessible investment opportunities is preventing locals from participating in the country's mineral...
Botswana government to get 50% in Debswana
The government of Botswana through its Okavango Diamond Co (ODC) has agreed to a new Diamond sales deal with Anglo-American's De Beers which sees...
Botswana Refuses to Back Down in Demand for Greater Share of Rough Diamonds
Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, stated that his country will not back down from its demand for a bigger share of rough diamonds from its...
De Beers uses geofencing to protect crew on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel
A new IoT solution that provides geofencing to maintain safe work distances for crew operating heavy equipment has been installed at De Beers’ marine...
De Beers cuts diamond prices after covid-19 curbs demand
De Beers has finally decided to cut the price of its diamonds in a bid to spark sales after the coronavirus pandemic paralyzed the...
De Beers expands pilot scheme in Sierra Leone to sell ethically sourced diamonds
Anglo American’s De Beers is stepping up efforts to remove so-called “conflict” diamonds from the market by expanding a pilot program in Sierra Leone, which...


