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Amid Global Uncertainty, Botswana’s Diamond Industry Receives a Boost

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Botswana’s Diamond Trade Thrives Amid Sanction Uncertainty

Botswana’s diamond trade is experiencing a surge in activity despite industry uncertainty surrounding efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers, a major player in the diamond industry, has recently relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana. This move comes as the secretariat of the Kimberley Process, a trade regime that certifies rough diamond exports to eliminate trade in conflict gems, also shifted its operations to the African nation.

De Beers, known for its long-standing sales agreement with Botswana, currently sells 10 percent of its diamonds through auctions. Executive Vice President Paul Rowley highlighted that the relocation of the auctions office is part of an effort to streamline business operations and further develop Botswana’s diamond sector.

The diamond industry has been grappling with the effects of a traceability initiative introduced by the Group of Seven leading industrialized countries (G7) to sanction Russian diamonds. This initiative requires all diamonds entering G7 markets to be routed through Antwerp, Belgium, to verify their origin. However, Rowley noted that this tracking system has caused disruptions to the supply chain.

As the Kimberley Process secretariat begins its operations in Botswana, the country’s Minister of Minerals, Lefoko Moagi, emphasized the importance of ethical conduct in diamond trade. Botswana, the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds after Russia, is advocating for a revision of the G7 traceability initiative. With the diamond industry at a crossroads, Botswana remains a key player in shaping the future of the global diamond trade.

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