De Beers upbeat on Botswana diamond pact

“What we have agreed is that the world’s leading diamond country, the Republic of Botswana, and the world’s leading diamond ...
De Beers' CEO expresses confidence in finalizing a new diamond sales agreement with Botswana shortly. The agreement follows criticism from Botswana's President Duma Boko of previous negotiations but ...
Duma Boko, Botswana’s recently inaugurated president, is pressing for a swift resolution in ongoing negotiations with De ...
The deal was never signed amidst talk of friction between De Beers and Masisi’s administration. READ MORE Botswana ...
GABORONE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Botswana's new president, Duma Boko, said on Friday he wanted to conclude talks for a new sales pact with global diamonds giant De Beers as soon as possible.
DE BEERS’ plans to sign a new diamond sales agreement with Botswana would be boosted by last week’s election result in which President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party suffered a heavy defeat. Botswana ...