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Weekend Post
… Anglo American has identified a preferred bidder: a consortium led by Gareth Penny, a former CEO of De Beers and seasoned figure in the diamond industry. …
De Beers ownership shakeup poised to reshape global diamond marketWeekend Post
… The preferred bidder is a consortium led by none other than Gareth Penny, De Beers’ former CEO, signaling a deep continuity even as ownership shifts. …
De Beers Sale: Gareth Penny-led Consortium chosen as preferred buyerAnglo 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 →