Larger Diamonds in Hot Demand at De Beers Sight 

Rough of 2.50 to 4 carats has been strong for two months, leaving some perplexed amid mixed polished sales.

Former De Beers CEO Philippe Mellier Dies at 69 

He led the company from 2011 to 2016, overseeing its ownership transition.

Report: Debswana Eyes Capital Markets for $6B Jwaneng Expansion Funds

Company has previously financed its mining projects mainly through internal sources.

State of the Diamond Industry: Rapaport and De Beers’ Al Cook Chart the Way Forward at JCK 

Annual Rapaport Breakfast focuses on need for transparency and ethical sourcing.

Why Is De Beers Marketing Brown Diamonds? 

The miner’s latest “beacon” product met with skepticism at JCK Las Vegas.

De Beers Launches ‘Beacon’ Jewelry Line and Expands Diamond Traceability

New products aim to blend design innovation with tech that deepen retailer and buyer engagement.

Debswana Pauses Production at Some Mines Amid Weak Market 

Company reduces output guidance for the year by 16% to 15 million carats.

Reports: Indian Billionaire, Former CEOs Among Buyers Eyeing De Beers 

Ex-chiefs Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver looking to snap up miner, according to Reuters and Bloomberg.

De Beers to Cut over 1,000 Jobs at Debswana Unit 

Botswana Mine Workers Union condemns President Duma Boko’s public announcement of layoffs.

De Beers to Close Lightbox Lab-Grown Diamond Brand 

Company cites dramatic decline in wholesale prices.

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