https://m.miningweekly.com/article/angola-rivals-botswana-as-top-diamond-supplier-2026-06-26 Angola emerged as Africa’s second largest diamond producer by value in 2024, with a total diamond output worth $1.41-billion, marking a significant shift in the global diamond landscape that has been driven by Angola’s strategic production increases and Botswana’s intentional supply reductions, says diamond industry analyst Paul Zimnisky.

https://m.miningweekly.com/article/businesses-adapt-as-diamond-industry-evolves-2026-06-23 As the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period, businesses across the pipeline are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing economic uncertainty, World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash notes in a newsletter. While these realities require continued attention, he says…

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CYHH242e1/ Botswana’s diamond industry is showing encouraging signs of recovery, with demand in key markets such as the United States and China beginning to improve. Recent marketing initiatives highlighting Botswana’s natural diamonds, provenance, authenticity, and sustainability are helping renew consumer interest. This was highlighted by the Honourable Minister of Minerals…

  The South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) reminds dealers in precious metals and precious stones to submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns (RCRs) to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) by 31 July 2026 to ensure compliance with the reporting deadline.  

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CAPE TOWN, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to increase the share of diamonds it sells to contracted buyers as a way to navigate a depressed global diamond market, Acting Managing Director Lipalese Makepe said on Wednesday. Contract diamond sales are more predictable compared with auctions…