De Beers.
International corporation that specialises in diamond exploration, diamond mining, diamond retail, rough diamond sales and industrial diamond manufacturing
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 64
What's happening
Active this week
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Botswana's diamond industry faces economic pressure due to falling Chinese demand, prompting the country to seek international support and investment.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Trials are underway for biofuels and circularity, with operations based in South Africa and support for Kelp Blue in Namibian waters.Some support1 report
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De Beers and partners launched a traceability initiative and conservation efforts in Southern Africa.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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De Beers is facing operational challenges in the diamond market, including oversupply from Angola and a production pause at Venetia, all while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affect trade.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A new kimberlite diamond discovery has been made in Angola, influencing global market dynamics.Some support1 report
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De Beers operates in Namibia and Angola, while Botswana holds a 15% stake and is assessing the optimal deal structure for that stake.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Ndaba Gaolathe, Botswana's Vice President and Finance Minister, commented on how partnership stability affects market recovery.Some support1 report
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De Beers is experiencing subdued rough diamond demand and price declines in the global market.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Chanel was commissioned by De Beers to help revive market demand for diamonds.Some support1 report
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De Beers is sponsoring a podcast, while Brown & Co. Jewelers announces a second store in Roswell and a location in Buckhead Village, near a Rolex boutique.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The diamond industry is facing various challenges, which were discussed involving the Global Industry Capstone (GIA) and major players like De Beers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CIBJO and African Diamond Producers Association updated standards on lab-grown materials, influenced by De Beers leadership.Some support3 reports
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De Beers' brand power is being critiqued, noting its showroom location in Beverly Hills, alongside Brilliant Earth.Some support1 report
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Local industry in South Gujarat monitors global market shifts, involving De Beers.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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De Beers is turning to India as a key growth engine, supported by a study forecasting significant growth in the Indian diamond market.Well supported3 reports
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Production volumes increased due to higher output at De Beers and Manganese.Some support2 reports
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The South African diamond industry is facing a major crisis, leading to mine suspensions, business rescues, and asset sales in the Free State and Northern Cape.Some support1 report
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Namibia joins a consortium led by Gareth Penny to bid for De Beers assets, while Anglo American discusses selling its diamond business.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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De Beers sponsored a diamond congress held in Dubai.Some support1 report
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De Beers has established operations in the Kimberley diamond fields.Some support1 report
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Burgundy Diamond Mines purchased the Ekati mine in the Northwest Territories and is now operating in the competitive Canadian diamond market, overseen by a receiver appointed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.Some support1 report
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De Beers operates its biggest mine in South Africa.Some support2 reports
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Stuart Samuels commented on De Beers' pricing strategy and market trends using YouTube.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Marketing strategy helped sustain diamond sales during slump.Some support1 report
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De Beers sourced stones from the Belgian Congo while Angola provided stones to the De Beers cartel.Some support1 report
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A consortium led by Gareth Penny attempts to acquire a stake in De Beers, holding 15% and demanding majority control.Some support2 reports
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US market drives demand for natural diamonds, impacting hopes for a development fund in Botswana.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around De Beers this week
News at the entities that move De Beers most-
Botswana StructuralCement industry performance in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, detailing revenue trends and operational status.Moves De Beers
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Angola StructuralAngola is positioned as a hub in Southern Africa.Moves De Beers
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China OperationalThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves De Beers
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Namibia TransactionalLanger Heinrich Uranium (LHU) operates in the Erongo Region of Namibia and provided funding for a local school wall in Usakos.Moves De Beers
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BHP Group OperationalGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting global commodity markets, causing sector declines and market volatility for companies like BHP Group and Commonwealth Bank.Moves De Beers
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National Geographic TransactionalWunmi Mosaku and Gavin Boyland collaborated with National Geographic on a docuseries focusing on the African continent.Moves De Beers
Connections
The 34 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Botswana Structural
The relationship is structural, defined by Botswana's 15% equity stake in De Beers and its control over the competitive diamond sale process.
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Venetia Structural
Venetia is a critical resource base for De Beers, supplying a significant portion of its global diamond output and subject to its operational control.
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Angola Structural
De Beers operates in Angola, relying on its stone supply while exploring strategic investment and partnership opportunities with the Angolan government.
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Gareth Penny Transactional
Gareth Penny led a consortium attempting to acquire De Beers.
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Al Cook Structural
Al Cook serves as the Chief Executive Officer of De Beers.
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Namibia Transactional
Namibia is part of a consortium actively bidding for a stake in De Beers, which maintains operational presence in the country.
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China Operational
China's consumer demand and production dominance significantly influence De Beers' diamond pricing and market performance.
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Chanel Transactional
Chanel was commissioned by De Beers to execute a market revival strategy.
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Northwest Territories Shared context
De Beers operates diamond mines within the geographic boundaries of the Northwest Territories.
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Sarine Operational
Operational partnership established to integrate Sarine into the Tracr platform for enhanced diamond traceability.
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Belgian Congo Transactional
De Beers procured raw materials (stones) from the territory of the Belgian Congo.
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BHP Group Operational
BHP Group made a large competitive approach regarding De Beers.
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National Geographic Society Operational
National Geographic Society and De Beers are partners in the Okavango Eternal initiative.
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CIBJO Operational
De Beers leadership influences the industry standards discussed by CIBJO.
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South Gujarat Shared context
The company is situated within the regional context of South Gujarat, which serves as a backdrop for its industry operations.
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South Africa Shared context
De Beers conducts its major diamond operations within the geographical and economic context of South Africa.
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Duma Boko Mentioned together
Boko discusses De Beers' operations, sales, and the broader diamond industry.
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Namibia Securities Exchange Mentioned together
A stock exchange where B might be listed, but no evidence of current market linkage.
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Dubai Shared context
De Beers utilized Dubai as the location for a diamond industry congress.
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India Mentioned together
India is recognized as a major market, and De Beers is strategically targeting this market to revive consumer demand.
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Switzerland Shared context
Switzerland is mentioned as the base location of a firm that provides advisory services to De Beers.
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Petra Diamonds Operational
Petra Diamonds and De Beers compete for market share within the South African diamond industry.
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Bogolo Kenewendo Operational
The relationship is evidenced by her involvement in ongoing negotiations concerning De Beers' business operations.
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GIA Operational
GIA and De Beers are noted as competitors facing challenges within the diamond industry.
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New York Shared context
Both entities operate within the context of the US market, which experienced growing demand for natural diamonds.
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National Geographic Transactional
A partnership between De Beers and National Geographic resulted in the Ramsar wetland designation in Angola.
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Kimberley Shared context
De Beers established operational presence within the diamond fields of Kimberley.
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Financial Mail Mentioned together
Financial Mail monitors and publishes critiques regarding De Beers' brand power and market presence.
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YouTube Transactional
A representative of De Beers utilized YouTube as a platform to discuss market trends.
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Southern Africa Shared context
De Beers operates within the regional context of Southern Africa, which includes conservation activities.
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Stuart Samuels Mentioned together
Stuart Samuels commented on De Beers' pricing strategy.
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Manuel Oliveira Transactional
B served in the finance sector of A during a specific period.
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Middle East Shared context
De Beers operates within a global market context influenced by geopolitical events in the Middle East.
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Anglo American plc Mentioned together
No evidence of a relationship between De Beers and Anglo American plc was found in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Trials are underway for biofuels and circularity, with operations based in South Africa and support for Kelp Blue in Namibian waters.
- De Beers and partners launched a traceability initiative and conservation efforts in Southern Africa.
- A new kimberlite diamond discovery has been made in Angola, influencing global market dynamics.
- Ndaba Gaolathe, Botswana's Vice President and Finance Minister, commented on how partnership stability affects market recovery.
- Chanel was commissioned by De Beers to help revive market demand for diamonds.
- De Beers is sponsoring a podcast, while Brown & Co. Jewelers announces a second store in Roswell and a location in Buckhead Village, near a Rolex boutique.
August 2026
5 events- De Beers is experiencing subdued rough diamond demand and price declines in the global market.
- CIBJO and African Diamond Producers Association updated standards on lab-grown materials, influenced by De Beers leadership.
- De Beers' brand power is being critiqued, noting its showroom location in Beverly Hills, alongside Brilliant Earth.
- De Beers is turning to India as a key growth engine, supported by a study forecasting significant growth in the Indian diamond market.
- The South African diamond industry is facing a major crisis, leading to mine suspensions, business rescues, and asset sales in the Free State and Northern Cape.
July 2026
9 events- De Beers is facing operational challenges in the diamond market, including oversupply from Angola and a production pause at Venetia, all while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affect trade.
- De Beers operates in Namibia and Angola, while Botswana holds a 15% stake and is assessing the optimal deal structure for that stake.
- Production volumes increased due to higher output at De Beers and Manganese.
- Namibia joins a consortium led by Gareth Penny to bid for De Beers assets, while Anglo American discusses selling its diamond business.
- De Beers sponsored a diamond congress held in Dubai.
- De Beers has established operations in the Kimberley diamond fields.
- Burgundy Diamond Mines purchased the Ekati mine in the Northwest Territories and is now operating in the competitive Canadian diamond market, overseen by a receiver appointed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- De Beers operates its biggest mine in South Africa.
- Stuart Samuels commented on De Beers' pricing strategy and market trends using YouTube.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
7 events- Botswana's diamond industry faces economic pressure due to falling Chinese demand, prompting the country to seek international support and investment.
- The diamond industry is facing various challenges, which were discussed involving the Global Industry Capstone (GIA) and major players like De Beers.
- Local industry in South Gujarat monitors global market shifts, involving De Beers.
- Marketing strategy helped sustain diamond sales during slump.
- De Beers sourced stones from the Belgian Congo while Angola provided stones to the De Beers cartel.
- A consortium led by Gareth Penny attempts to acquire a stake in De Beers, holding 15% and demanding majority control.
- US market drives demand for natural diamonds, impacting hopes for a development fund in Botswana.