> David Magang: Mutineer Turned Visionary
In October 1997 a “mutiny” took place. It was when the honorable David N. Magang, then Botswana’s Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Affairs, gave a speech in which he pointed out that some of the interests of De Beers and Botswana were shared but others were clearly different. |
(September 04, 2008 - Memo) |
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> Botswana Diamond Centre to Auction Rough, Be On Par with Other Centers
Plans for a diamond center in Botswana have been in the works for some time. As a tangible step, Dr Akolang Tombale was appointed in the spring to coordinate the establishment of a diamond hub in Botswana one that, in theory, would rival the likes of Dubai, Ramat Gan and Antwerp.
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(August 14, 2008)
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> IDEX Online Rough Diamond Market Report - Sight 7
IDEX Online is pleased to introduce its first monthly rough diamond market report. The report, released in the week following each Sight, covers demand for core articles the Diamond Trading Company (DTC) offers at its Sights. |
(August 28, '08)
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> Sir Richard Branson to Address Antwerp Diamond Conference Gala
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced Monday that Sir Richard Branson will be the guest of honor at the Antwerp Diamond Conference gala dinner on November 17.
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(September 01, 2008)
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>South African Permit Requirements Threaten Vulnerable Industry
The South African jewelry industry is facing a threat to its viability. In an effort to drive beneficiation and promote the development of enterprise, the government has in the past year tightened the requirements for jewelry manufacturers applying for a business permit. |
(August 28, '08) |
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> S. African Jewelry Manufacturing Facility ‘Creates New Industry’ in Northern Cape
...Q-Quality International, BEE investment company Solandra Investments and a Northern Cape community trust. IDC stated in a release that the project is part of "maximizing the government’s aim for beneficiating...
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> DBMC in talks with Trans Hex to Sell Namaqualand
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBMC) on Thursday said JSE-listed gem miner Trans Hex Group had approached it to buy its alluvial diamond operation Namaqualand mines.
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(September 04, 2008)
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> Botswana Diamond Centre to Auction Rough, Be On Par with Other Centers
> Plans for a diamond center in Botswana have been in the works for some time. As a tangible step, Dr Akolang Tombale was appointed in the spring to coordinate the establishment of a diamond hub in Botswana one that, in theory, would rival the likes of Dubai, Ramat Gan and Antwerp. |
. (August 27, 2008) |
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