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Weekend Post
The global diamond industry is on the cusp of a major shift as Anglo American prepares to sell its majority stake in De Beers, the world’s most iconic diamond company. …
De Beers ownership shakeup poised to reshape global diamond marketWeekend Post
… Anglo American, the multinational mining giant that has controlled De Beers for over a decade, has officially chosen a preferred bidder to acquire its 85% stake in the diamond powerhouse. …
De Beers Sale: Gareth Penny-led Consortium chosen as preferred buyerWeekend Post
… Anglo American’s 2025 Tax and Economic Contribution Report shows that De Beers created an estimated US$832 million (about P11.31 billion) in total economic value for Botswana during 2025; just slightly below the US$844 million (P11.47 billion) recorded the year before. …
De Beers injects P11.3 Billion into Botswana’s economyWeekend Post
De Beers, the iconic diamond miner majority-owned by Anglo American, posted a striking 88% increase in first-quarter production compared to the last quarter of 2025, driven by planned ore releases and higher underground volumes. …
De Beers Reports 88% Surge in ProductionBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard De Beers output rises on Botswana strength De Beers’ rough diamond production rose in the first quarter of 2026, with Botswana’s mines again carrying most of the group’s output, even as weak prices, lower-value sales and Anglo American’s planned exit from the diam …
De Beers output rises on Botswana strengthWeekend Post
… Among foreign-listed firms, Anglo American stood out with a staggering 31.4% share price increase, benefiting from strong commodity prices and robust global demand, which buoyed investor sentiment in resource-linked equities. …
BSE Q1 Performance Report – Dual narrative of growth and cautionAnglo American is preparing to sell its majority stake in De Beers to a consortium led by Gareth Penny, a former De Beers CEO. Botswana, which holds a 15 percent stake in the company, is considering whether to exercise its right of first refusal, partner with the bidder, or approve a new ownership structure.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Anglo American is preparing to sell its majority stake in De Beers to a consortium led by Gareth Penny, a former De Beers CEO. Botswana, which holds a 15 percent stake in the company, is considering whether to exercise its right of first refusal, partner with the bidder, or approve a new ownership structure.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Anglo American has chosen a consortium led by former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny as the preferred bidder for its 85% stake in De Beers, with the sale expected to close by the end of 2026. The divestment reflects mounting market challenges for natural diamonds, including competition from lab-grown alternatives and declining revenues.
23 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
De Beers contributed an estimated P11.31 billion to Botswana's economy in 2025 through taxes, local procurement, wages, and shareholder returns, slightly below the previous year's P11.47 billion despite continued global diamond market weakness.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
De Beers reported total carats recovered reached 7.133 million in Q1 2026, an 88% jump from Q4 2025 and 17% rise year-on-year, driven by planned ore releases and higher underground volumes. The company noted that despite the production gains, rough diamond trading conditions remained challenged due to industry, geopolitical and tariff headwinds.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
De Beers' rough diamond production rose to 7.13 million carats in the first quarter of 2026, up 17 percent year-on-year, with Botswana's mines producing 4.81 million carats—about 67 percent of group output.
4 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Botswana Stock Exchange's first quarter saw overall equity market capitalization jump from P687 billion to nearly P909 billion, driven primarily by foreign-listed companies whose value expanded 34.1% compared to domestic firms' 10.7% growth. Domestic indices rose marginally—the Domestic Company Index by 0.5% and its Total Return Index by 1.2%—while trading liquidity declined despite rising valuations.
28 April 2026 · Weekend Post →