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- Diamond Veteran: Time for African Producers to Unite
on 16 October 2025 at 6:00 amDiamond industry veteran Martyn Charles Marriott calls for a return to the "stockpile and quota approach" as he reflects on a pivotal moment in the history of De Beers. Sir Ernest and Harry Oppenheimer - the father and son who led the company for over ...
- Luanda Accord: NDC Awaiting Funds for Campaignon 15 October 2025 at 9:14 am
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) says it has a marketing campaign that's "ready to roll" - it's just waiting for the six African diamond producers who signed up to the Luanda Accord to provide the funding. David Kellie, outgoing CEO...
- Namdia CEO Dismissed for Negligence, Insubordinationon 15 October 2025 at 9:00 am
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has announced the dismissal with immediate effect of its CEO, Alisa Amupolo (pictured). Namibia's state-owned diamond marketing company said she'd been found guilty by a disciplinary hearing of two charges of gross...
- De Beers Sale: Botswana Plus One or Two Buyerson 13 October 2025 at 1:00 pm
Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad says the sale of De Beers will involve one or two shortlisted buyers alongside the government of Botswana, rather than the usual two-round selection process. Wanblad told the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit...
- Zerouki Quits De Beers after 20 Yearson 12 October 2025 at 5:00 am
Feriel Zerouki is to step down as De Beers' chief trade and industry officer after 20 years with the company. She was appointed to the post in May of this year, after serving as senior vice president of corporate affairs. She led the launch of Tracr, the ...