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De Beers

De Beers is a diamond mining, trading and retail company with operations spanning exploration, mining, sorting, valuation and sales. The company is headquartered in London and operates diamond mines in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Canada. De Beers is majority-owned by Anglo American, which holds an 85% stake, with the Government of Botswana holding the remaining 15% through a partnership arrangement. The company is one of the world's leading diamond producers by value and volume, and plays a central role in the global diamond supply chain. De Beers operates through several business units, including De Beers Consolidated Mines in South Africa, Debswana (a 50:50 joint venture with the Government of Botswana), Namdeb (a joint venture in Namibia) and the retail brand De Beers Jewellers. The company also runs the Global Sightholder Sales system, which distributes rough diamonds to authorised buyers. De Beers has been investing in renewable energy solutions to power its operations, including solar and wind projects, as part of its sustainability and decarbonisation strategy. The company was founded in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes in South Africa and became synonymous with diamond mining and marketing throughout the twentieth century, shaping global diamond markets and consumer perceptions through its long-standing advertising and branding campaigns.

De Beers News


Upstream Technology’s non-nuclear DMC sensor delivers reliable, maintenance-free
control of Dense Medium Separation plant density cut points while supporting improved safety and
regulatory compliance.
Upstream Technology says sensors are critical to the future of mining
2nd June 2026

In the race toward smarter, safer and more efficient mines, one technology often sits quietly in the background: sensors. For De Beers’ Upstream Technology, sensors are not just part of the system;... 


Dr Akinwumi Adesina
Former AfDB president Adesina appointed Diamonds for Development Fund chairperson
29th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Botswana government and De Beers have announced the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina as chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund – a... 


A diamond being processed for addition to the Tracr platform
GIA to acquire 30% stake in De Beers-backed Tracr
29th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 30% shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering... 


Image of an employee gathering a rescue pack before entering an underground mine
Lowest safety incident rate in 135 years
29th May 2026

De Beers has achieved a record safety performance, reporting a total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) of 1.0 in 2025 across its global operations. The milestone marks the lowest safety... 


Alamos' Mulatos mine, in Mexico
Alamos promotes two VPs, adds two more
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Alamos Gold has announced multiple management appointments to further strengthen its senior leadership team. The company has appointed James Clark VP of Canada operations, where he will... 


The Natref refinery in Sasolburg
Sasol upbeat on market demand for Natref’s premium SAF and renewable diesel
15th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which recently secured product-sustainability certification for jet fuel and diesel produced from used cooking oil and vegetable oils at its Natref refinery, says... 


ENERGY CLUSTER: Envusa Energy officially inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) Cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape last month. The K2 Cluster brings together three major projects – the 240 MW Mooi Plaats Solar PV facility, the 140 MW Umsobomvu Wind Farm (pictured), and the 140 MW Hartebeesthoek Wind Farm. The wheeled renewable electricity will be purchased under long-term agreements by miners Kumba Iron Ore, De Beers, and Valterra Platinum.
ENERGY CLUSTER:
15th May 2026

Envusa Energy officially inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) Cluster of renewable energy projects in the Eastern Cape last month. The K2 Cluster brings together three major projects -... 


Tefo Molosiwa, Head of Policy & Planning: Safety, Sustainable Development and Risk at De Beers Group
Ownership Culture Drives Record Safety Performance at De Beers
13th May 2026

A culture of shared responsibility and strong frontline engagement has helped De Beers achieve the lowest safety incident rate in its 135 year history. The company reported a total recordable... 


Image of the Jwaneng mine
Jwaneng underground project, Botswana – update
8th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Debswana is pressing ahead with its plan to prolong the life span of its flagship Jwaneng mine to 2054. 


Image of the Venetia mine
Venetia Underground Project, South Africa – update
8th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The underground project is progressing in line with the mine's reconfigured plan. 


The Venetia underground mine
De Beers's first-quarter output up 17% y/y, despite ongoing challenging trading conditions
28th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diamond miner De Beers's rough diamond production increased by 17% year-on-year to 7.1-million carats for the quarter ended March 31, with the increase primarily driven by planned ore release from... 


The Natref refinery in Sasolburg
Sasol optimistic of market demand for Natref’s premium SAF and renewable diesel
28th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which recently secured product-sustainability certification for jet fuel and diesel produced from used cooking oil and vegetable oils at its Natref refinery, says... 


Wind turbines at the Koruson 2 cluster of projects
Ramokgopa welcomes inauguration of Envusa's R15bn Koruson 2 cluster of renewables projects
24th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Envusa Energy – a joint venture between diversified miner Anglo American and EDF power solutions – has inaugurated its flagship 520 MW Koruson 2 (K2) cluster of renewable energy projects in the... 


Umsobomvu Wind Farm reaches turn-on date.
More renewable power for South Africa’s platinum, iron-ore, diamond mines
24th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining major Anglo American and EDF have switched on more renewable energy in South Africa through their Envusa joint venture’s rapid back-to-back project execution model. The latest... 


The Moranbah North mine
Anglo advances coal business sale after setback with Peabody
23rd April 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American has at least three potential buyers for its Australian steelmaking coal business after a sale to Peabody Energy Corp was derailed last year following a fire at one of the mines.... 


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