Botswana, De Beers finalise 10-year diamond sales deal

Industry hails overdue Botswana-De Beers diamond deal
Experts have welcomed the signing of a long-delayed rough diamond sales agreement between Botswana and South African mining giant De Beers. Representatives of the Botswana government and De Beers put pen to paper Tuesday on a 10-year deal following six years of negotiations.
Botswana, the country with the biggest diamonds, gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers
The Botswana government has signed a new diamond sales agreement crucial to its economy with the De Beers mining company after seven years of negotiations.
Botswana, De Beers sign long-delayed diamonds deal
Botswana's government on Tuesday signed a long-delayed 10-year diamonds sales agreement with Anglo American unit De Beers adding a possible extension period of five more years to the provisional pact.
Botswana secures enhanced 10-year diamond deal with De Beers
Botswana government has finalised a significant diamond sales agreement with De Beers, marking a pivotal moment for its economy after seven years of negotiations. This new deal enhances the government's stake in diamond sales through Debswana,
Botswana and De Beers confirm diamond partnership for the next generation
Botswana’s minister of minerals and energy, Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo shared: “We are proud to announce the signing of this landmark new agreement,
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The ten-year deal signed Tuesday in Gaborone also covers the sale of diamonds, the renewal of mining licenses and other capital commitments.
Botswana and De Beers: Sealing the Diamond Deal
Botswana's government finalized a diamond sales agreement with De Beers, a subsidiary of Anglo American. Initial negotiations began in 2018, and though terms were provisionally agreed upon in 2023, a formal agreement was not signed until President Duma Boko prioritized it after taking office in October.
Botswana, De Beers sign renewed 10-year diamond sales agreement
GABORONE - After eight years of negotiations, Botswana and De Beers Group finally signed the renewed diamond sales agreement on Tuesday in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. Botswanan President Duma Boko said during the signing ceremony that the new agreement added a possible five-year extension to the provisional deal.
Botswana, De Beers sign overdue diamond deal
As part of the deal, Botswana's share of diamonds from Debswana, a joint venture with De Beers, will rise from 25% to 50%.
Botswana, De Beers sign new diamonds agreement, securing operations until 2054
The partnership secures long-term value from existing mines and expansions such as Jwaneng Cut-9 and Jwaneng Underground.
Botswana signs historic agreement with mining giant De Beers: Video
Botswana has just sealed a historic 10-year diamond sales agreement with De Beers, marking a significant milestone in the country's diamond industry. This landmark deal reinforces Botswana's position as a global leader in diamond production.
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