The South African diamond industry is facing decline, with small-scale mining affected in the Northern Cape and North West, relying on Surat for rough diamond cutting.

The entities involved

• Northern Cape →

  province of South Africa

  • Contests over election results occurred in the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape in 2019.Thu 22:09
• North West →

  province of South Africa

  • Severe weather warnings are active across multiple provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, North West, and Gauteng, featuring extreme fire danger and high winds.Sun 11:17
  • The provincial government in North West collaborates with National Treasury on grant management and compliance issues.Sun 08:40
• Surat →

  city in Gujarat, India

  • An investor based in Pune buys bonds, while small loans originate in Surat.Mon 11:41
  • Industry in Gujarat, including operations in Surat and Bhavnagar, is facing increased operational costs due to shifts in the global supply chain.Fri 00:23

Related events

• The lab grown diamond sector is currently operating in the city of Surat.Sep 9
• Price erosion pressures manufacturers and polishers in the lab grown diamond industry.Sep 7
• Exxaro, a company operating in the Northern Cape, is facing operational challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Aug 14