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De Beers Canada, as the Operator, and Mountain Province Diamonds are pleased to announce that the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has issued the Gahcho Kué Type A Land Use Permit and sent the Type A Water Licence for final approval to the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The De Beers Group of Companies today announced its updated model for the allocation of rough diamonds by Global Sightholder Sales in respect of the March 2015 – March 2018 contractual period.
De Beers Canada, Mountain Province Diamonds and Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation are pleased to announce that an Impact Benefit Agreement has been entered into with the Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation for the proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine, a joint venture of De Beers (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%).
De Beers hosts business and community partners at annual golf tournament.
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies, announced today it will be expanding into the United Kingdom and Ireland this Autumn.
De Beers Consolidated Mines has appointed Nompumelo 'Mpumi' Zikalala to its Board, bringing a wealth of experience in mining, diamond trading and in the advancing the economic and social transformation of the South African Company.
Jonathan Kendall, President of the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) is pleased to announce that the Automated Melee Screening (AMS) instrument is now being dispatched to Sightholders of The De Beers Group of Companies across the globe, with the first installation and training sessions having successfully taken place at the end of June with Tasaki and Rosy Blue in Japan.
De Beers and Ponahalo Holdings today announced the successful conclusion of the empowerment of De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa, the diamond trading business based in Kimberley, Northern Cape Province.
The De Beers Group of Companies, including Debswana and DTC Botswana, has announced that it has signed a P2.5m deal to sponsor the 2nd Africa Youth Games.
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies, has announced its expansion into Turkey with the appointment of local licensee partner Zen Diamond.
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies has announced an important milestone as the 1 millionth Forevermark diamond is inscribed at the Forevermark Diamond Institute in Antwerp.
Major leaders spanning the breadth of the diamond and jewelry industry have joined as Sponsors of the Diamond Empowerment Fund's (D.E.F's) Diamonds in the Sky Las Vegas gala.
Five new qualifying Sightholders included following demonstration of strong demand at De Beers' auctions
The following statement has been issued following recent press reports regarding Gahcho Kue
The De Beers Group of Companies today announced the qualification of five new Sightholders for the remainder of the 2012–2015 Supplier of Choice (SoC) contract period.
Forevermark, the diamond brand with a promise of beauty, rarity and responsible sourcing, sparkled at the 86th Annual Academy Awards.
Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, today announced a strong year of growth, driven predominantly by continued consumer demand in core markets, China, U.S., India and Japan.
De Beers Canada Inc. (De Beers) and Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPV, NYSE MKT: MDM) are pleased to announce that De Beers, as Operator of the Gahcho Kué Project, has entered into an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for the proposed Gahcho Kué Mine.
Anglo American plc announces FY 2013 results
The De Beers Group of Companies has made three new appointments to its Executive Committee, adding 75 years of diamond experience
Element Six, the global leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, is delighted to have won the recently announced Mining Magazine's 2013 Exploration Award for its 3-D Percussive Diamond Inserts (PDI).
De Beers Canada Inc. (De Beers) and Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPV, NYSE MKT: MDM) are pleased to announce that De Beers, as Operator of the Gahcho Kué Project, has entered into an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with the Tłıcho Government for the proposed Gahcho Kué Mine.
De Beers Group chief executive officer Philippe Mellier and Forevermark chief executive officer Stephen Lussier celebrated the success of Forevermark in North America and shared insights for the year ahead at a cocktail reception with Forevermark Diamantaires, manufacturers and retailers at the Apella in New York City.
At last night's GOOD Awards, Forevermark, the luxury diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, announced a multi-year partnership with the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F), joining D.E.F's Empowerment Circle at the Infinity level.
At the annual Technology Top 100 award ceremony held in South Africa last evening, The De Beers Group of Companies was presented with the 'Minister's Award for Sustainable Performance' in the Large Enterprise Category.
Nelson Mandela's message of peace in a time of conflict changed South Africa and inspired the world.
De Beers Canada Inc. and Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPV, NYSE MKT: MDM) are pleased to announce that the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has approved a pioneer Land Use Permit for the Gahcho Kué diamond mine. The pioneer Land Use Permit allows land-based site works to commence in preparation for deliveries planned for the 2014 winter road season.
De Beers Auction Sales today launched forward contract sales to offer customers the opportunity to bid for future supply of the types and quantities of rough diamonds they require, when they require them. The new proposition will complement current spot auction events.
Two new partnership initiatives launched to support enterprise development and diversification in the Botswana economyy.
Debswana Board Announces New Managing Director
The De Beers Group of Companies celebrated another milestone in its 125 year history with the start of rough diamond sales to international Sightholders in Gaborone, Botswana today.
The De Beers Group of Companies today announced that Varda Shine, Executive Vice President of Global Sightholder Sales, will be leaving the organisation at the end of January 2014. Paul Rowley, Senior Vice President of Midstream Operations for Global Sightholder Sales, will succeed Shine as Executive Vice President following a comprehensive handover.
De Beers Canada and Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPV, NYSE MKT: MDM) are pleased to announce that the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, the Hon. Bernard Valcourt, has today approved the development of the Gahcho Kué diamond mine as recommended by the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board.
Investment extends life of South Africa's largest diamond mine, securing employment for thousands
Element Six the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, and member of the De Beers Group of Companies, is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for The Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2013, Innovation and Design category.
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) has announced today that it is continuing with the empowerment process the shareholders began in 2006, when Ponahalo Holdings acquired, in a broadly based empowerment (BEE) transaction, 26 per cent of DBCM.
The De Beers Group of Companies has today announced an investment in its rough diamond online auction sales platform with the acquisition of a 25 percent equity stake in its online auction service provider, Curtis Fitch.
The De Beers Group of Companies' Report to Society 2012 summarises our performance in operating responsibly and sustainably across the diamond pipeline.
De Beers is pleased to announce the appointment of Nigel Simson as Senior Vice President of Global Sightholder Sales.
De Beers Canada and Mountain Province Diamonds are pleased to announce that the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has concluded the Gahcho Kué Environmental Impact Review and has recommended approval of the proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine.
De Beers delivers steady sales and improved production
The Board of De Beers Société Anonyme is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American plc, as Chairman of the De Beers Group.
De Beers and Mountain Province Diamonds are pleased to announce Impact Benefit Agreement on proposed Gahcho Kue Mine.
The De Beers Group of Companies announced today that it will begin providing customers of its rough diamond auctions with an opportunity to determine the volume of goods they wish to purchase, over a given period, through the introduction of forward contract sales.
De Beers has announced that it is gving notice to interested residents or parties, particularly in Namaqualand, that it intends placing on offer houses in both Kleinzee and Koingnaas as well as commercial and industrial properties.
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signed the De Beers/NUM 2013 wage agreement early yesterday evening
De Beers is proud to announce the expansion of our Northwest Territories Scholarship Program, with the addition of a new four-year post-secondary education sponsorship worth up to $55,000.
Today, Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, will open the world's largest and most sophisticated synthetic diamond research and development facility.
De Beers and Mountain Province Diamonds are pleased to announce that De Beers as Operator of the Gahcho Kué Project today entered into a Socio Economic Agreement with the Government of the Northwest Territories for the proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine located in Canada's Northwest Territories
The De Beers group of companies recognises that, in order to ensure we have a sustainable business, we need to manage our natural capital by protecting and conserving biodiversity as well as maintaining ecosystem services
De Beers today celebrated the donation of a sculpture presented to the Group from the Oppenheimer family, marking an almost century-long association between the family and De Beers in the Company's 125th anniversary year (1888 to 2013).
Debmarine Namibia unveils mv Mafuta - largest mining vessel in its fleet of five vessels.
The De Beers Group of Companies announced today the addition of five new Sightholders for the remainder of the 2012-2015 Supplier of Choice (SoC) contract period.
The Board of Element Six is pleased to announce the appointment of Walter Hühn as the company's new CEO with effect from 8th March 2013.
The De Beers Group of Companies announced today that it will invest approximately R20 billion (US$2 billion) to build a new underground mine beneath the currently operating open pit Venetia Mine in Limpopo Province
The 2013/2014 Shining Lights Awards Diamond Design Competition is the 10th edition of its kind having been launched in 1996. The competition aims to encourage and develop South African jewellery design talent and create opportunities for skills development and job creation for South Africans.
The Minister of Minerals Energy and Water Affairs (MEWR), Honourable Kitso Mokaila, will visit Debswana operations from 20th to 22nd February.
De Beers Generates Strong Cash Flow, Continues to Lower Debt and Expands Project Base Despite Challenging Trading Conditions
Anglo American announces underlying EBITDA of $8.7 billion and underlying operating profit decrease to $6.2 billion
Anglo American is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Cutifani as Chief Executive, with effect from 3 April 2013.
Economic benefits for the Northwest Territories and Canada, a comprehensive environmental plan and extensive engagement with communities and regulators drew praise from both government and a number of Aboriginal groups that attended five days of public hearings into the proposed Gahcho Kué Project, 280km northeast of Yellowknife
For the first time, as part of the Supplier of Choice (SoC) strategy, the De Beers Group is pleased to announce that eligible customers of its rough diamond auctions will be invited to apply for term supply for the remainder of the 2012-2015 SoC contract period
In what was described as "a very special and unique day in the history of mining in Botswana," Jwaneng Mine commemorated the major milestone of attaining thirty years of diamond production
Element Six continues to build global capabilities and industry leadership through acquisition of MegaDiamond's cutting tool business
For the third year running, the De Beers Group has been declared Overall Winner, and Winner Best Sustainability Reporting in the Resources sector, in the ACCA South Africa Sustainability Reporting Awards, for its Report to Society 2011.
The De Beers Group of Companies is pleased to announce that it has achieved full compliance with the rigorous social, ethical and environmental standards established by the Responsible Jewellery Council.
Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") announces that Cynthia Carroll has decided to step down as Chief Executive, with the Board's agreement.
Element Six appoints De Beers Group CEO Philippe Mellier as Chairman
The Board of De Beers Société Anonyme ("De Beers") is pleased to announce its appointment of Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive of Anglo American plc, as Chairman.
Namdeb management and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the 2012 Wage Negotiations.
Several stars chose to don the beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced Forevermark diamonds while on the red carpet.
De Beers is excited to join the Anglo American plc group. The two groups will build on a shared history, combining Anglo American's scale and resources with De Beers' diamond expertise and iconic brand, to further support De Beers' leadership position and capture the potential of a rapidly evolving diamond industry.
The De Beers Group formally commences worldwide diamond aggregation in Gaborone today, two months ahead of schedule.
De Beers Consolidated Mines ("DBCM") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an amended sales agreement with Trans Hex in respect of Namaqualand Mines.
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) particle detection systems use Element Six synthetic diamond in their first line of defence against beam-induced radiation damage in their recently announced Higgs boson experiment results.
Jewellery News Asia (JNA), main organiser of the inaugural JNA Awards, announced today that it is conferring the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on Nicky Oppenheimer, chairman of De Beers Group, honouring his significant contribution to the global diamond business, particularly in Asia.
Strong long-term market fundamentals and healthy consumer demand underpin De Beers' H1 2012 results, despite challenging mid-stream trading conditions
Accident update statement
Damas, the Middle East's leading international jewellery and watch retailer, has announced that it has recently been appointed as the exclusive Authorised Forevermark Jeweller in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A unique, fancy pink-brown colour, 35.60 carat cushion cut Forevermark diamond went on display today in the Tower of London to mark the very special occasion of HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
In his introduction, Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman, says "At De Beers there has always been a clear recognition that, while our primary purpose as a business shapes what it is that we do, it is how we work that defines who we are
The rescue and recovery mission undertaken by several proto-teams continued on Sunday and Monday with the removal of calcrete and overburden positioned above the illegally excavated diggings.
Rescue and recovery teams open up another collapsed tunnel at Bontekoe. Six deceased diggers found and one digger rescued. Careful excavation continues in the search for survivors.
Second deceased digger removed from collapsed tunnel at Bontekoe. Sensitive rescue sensors deployed to find survivors.
Global demand for rough diamonds holds firm in April. Demand from India showing most consistent growth trend in 2012.
Element Six, the world leader in synthetic diamond supermaterials, today announced the opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Silicon Valley.
Element Six announces £20m innovation centre investment near Oxford. Global synthetic diamond innovation centre to be built in the UK.
HRH The Princess Royal opens new Crown Jewels display at the Tower of London
Demand for rough continues to build with most consistent demand growth from emerging market buyers.
Today the Nama Khoi Local Municipality and De Beers Consolidated Mines announced the proclamation of the Kleinzee town, which is in the Nama Khoi Local Municipality in Namaqualand.
Debswana and Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA) recently launched Brand Botswana's first co-branded campaign titled "Our Diamonds, Our Pride".
Demand for rough continues to strengthen - Pickup in demand strongest amongst India-based businesses
Diamdel Dubai, a branch of Diamdel NV established in August 2011 is now fully operational, providing UAE and Indian based businesses with the opportunity to purchase rough diamonds regularly via online auctions
Debswana Diamond Company Board Changes
Forevermark once again made its mark on this year's Oscars Red Carpet and at high profile Hollywood parties, with actresses choosing Forevermark diamonds to create dazzling fashion statements
Following the launch with Jewel Africa at the end of 2011, Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, today announced wider roll-out plans for South Africa
Consumer demand and price growth drive strong De Beers full year results. DTC records second highest ever sales.
Forevermark global CEO Stephen Lussier announced today that Retail Director Kazuo Nomura has been appointed as Managing Director of Forevermark for Japan.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) – the distribution arm of the De Beers Group – extended a unique opportunity to attendees at the 'Diamonds in the Sky' fundraising event in Hong Kong in September 2011 to bid to open the first DTC Sight of 2012 and to be guests of De Beers' Chairman, Mr Nicky Oppenheimer, and Mrs Varda Shine, CEO of the DTC.
The Board of De Beers s.a. announces the appointment of Gareth Mostyn as the company's Chief Financial Officer. He will report directly to Philippe Mellier, De Beers Group CEO, and be appointed to the Board of De Beers s.a.
Non Sightholders sieze opportunities at last Diamdel auctions of 2010. Diamdel made 130 lots available to participants at its 2nd
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) has announced the provisional qualification of 72 Sightholders for the upcoming Supplier of Choice (SoC) contract period, which begins on 31 March 2012 and runs to 30 March 2015.
The Government of the Republic of Botswana and the De Beers Group, the shareholders of Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTC Botswana), today announce the appointment of Mr Tabake Kobedi as Managing Director of DTC Botswana, effective 10 January 2012.
Forevermark today announced the launch of the brand in South Africa with diamond distributor and jewellery manufacturer, Caratco.
Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") and CHL Holdings Limited ("CHL") announce
Anglo American plc ("Anglo American") and CHL Holdings Limited ("CHL") announce their agreement for Anglo American to acquire an incremental interest in De Beers
Diamdel announces opening of Hong Kong office
For the second year running, De Beers has been declared the Overall Winner in the ACCA South Africa Sustainability Reporting Awards for its Report to Society 2010.
The agreement, which commences from 1 January 2011, is the longest sales contract ever agreed between the two partners. It will see the Diamond Trading Company (DTC)2 relocate its Sights and sales operations - including professionals, skills, equipment and technology - from London to Gaborone by the end of 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, a very warm welcome to Diamonds in the Sky in Hong Kong! It's wonderful to see you all here and I would like to thank each and every one of you for turning out to show your support for this sparkling initiative.
Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, is proud to announce a new, exclusive partnership with the De Beers Family of Companies.
On Tuesday, September 20th, at the fittingly named Diamond Ballroom of "the world's highest hotel", the Ritz-Carlton, 'Diamonds in the Sky Hong Kong' successfully raised over US$2.5 million dollars benefitting both the China Charity Federation (CCF) and the Diamond Empowerment Fund® (DEF).
Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honour and privilege to be standing before you today as the recipient of this award. I feel, however, that I am really no more than the representative of an entire industry which should pride itself on the amazing work it undertakes on social causes and making the world a better place through the power of diamonds.
Varda Shine, CEO of the Diamond Trading Company (DTC), received the Women's Jewelry Association's Lifetime Achievement Award at the group's 28th annual 'Awards for Excellence' gala dinner on Monday, July 25th at Chelsea Piers in New York City.
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) today signed a two year wage agreement ending a 14 day strike at De Beers' operations in South Africa.
Diamdel was one of only two companies from Belgium to be given a Ruban d'Honneur and will be at the glittering Awards final in Barcelona on 22nd November.
Sales during the period have been exceptional, driven mainly by continued growth in the Middle East, Indian and Asian retail markets and their impact on rough price growth.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) today advised all applicants for the DTC's 2012-2015 Supplier of Choice contract period that there is just one week left to submit their completed Contract Proposal Questionnaires (CPQs). To be eligible for consideration, all CPQs must be submitted via the DTC's newsightholdercontract.com website by 23.59 (BST) on 7th July 2011.
De Beers' revised offer of seven (7) per cent (up from five per cent), plus a cash payment to employees in the Union bargaining unit (A, B and C Lower job bands) in the Company, was rejected by the NUM in a facilitated session held at the CCMA today.
The European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC has announced today that Diamdel is to represent Belgium in the prestigious 2011 Awards programme.
Diamdel sold all 410 lots spanning Near gem, Smalls, Grainers, +2ct and Large product categories to participants at its fifth cycle of auctions.
Diamdel made available 256 lots spanning Near Gem, Smalls, Grainers, +2ct and Large categories to participants at its fourth cycle of auctions.
When Nicky Oppenheimer's AgustaWestland 139 helicopter was used to evacuate a seriously injured woman from a farm in Limpopo province, a new idea was born that would greatly benefit South Africans in distress.
The Diamdel Dubai office, the first in the Arab world, will open in August this year, and will be located on the 47th floor of the Almas Tower, JLT's purpose‐built flagship tower and tallest commercial tower in the Middle East.
Operating sustainably and responsibly sits at the heart of De Beers' business strategy. Today De Beers' releases its sixth annual Report to Society.
The De Beers Group has announced that Stuart Brown, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and acting joint Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has decided to step down after nearly 20 years with the company. Mr. Brown will stay on until 31 July, during which time he will help Philippe Mellier settle into his new role as CEO.
The opportunity for more customers to buy more products at market determined prices continued to attract strong levels of participation from registered businesses across all markets.
The agreement to sell the mine to Trans Hex follows an open and rigorous selection process that evaluated prospective bidders on a number of criteria determined by DBCM as critical to ensuring the long-term sustainability of Namaqualand Mines community.
The Bogenfels operation was envisaged to be a one to two year project when it was originally commissioned. This operation exceeded expectations and outlived the two-year expectation thereby providing employment for one hundred and twenty-four (124) employees for a longer duration.
Mr. Mellier, currently the President of Alstom Transport and Executive Vice President of Alstom s.a., was selected after a wide-ranging search. He will formally join De Beers in July and will chair the company's Executive Committee and be appointed to the De Beers s.a. Board.
The Francistown Centre for the Deaf is an institution of the Botswana Society for the Deaf which was formed in 1978 as the Ramotswa Society for the Deaf. The Botswana Society for the Deaf provides services to nearly 200 profoundly deaf children from all parts of Botswana at its two (2) centers for deaf education in Ramotswa and Francistown.
As part of a long-term strategic alignment, the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) and the De Beers Group announced today that they have signed agreements which will allow GRN to increase its shareholding in De Beers Marine Namibia (DBMN) from 15 percent to 50 percent, deepening the partners' joint commitment to diamond mining in Namibia.
Demand surges to new heights at second series of auctions of 2011, record auction sales to Israel and Indian based businesses.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) has today advised all potential applicants for the next Supplier of Choice supply contract period that just 10 days remain in which to register their interest. In addition, following feedback from potential applicants and other interested parties, the DTC and DTC Botswana have decided to adjust their minimum diamond utilisation thresholds.
Namdeb Managing Director, Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi announced that 2010 was an
Unprecedented demand witnessed at 1st auctions of 2011 and record auction sales to Belgium and Israel based businesses
The Chairman of the Debswana Board, Nicky Oppenheimer has described the company's former Managing Director, Blackie Marole as a man of integrity, honesty and exceptional skill. Oppenheimer was speaking at the latter's farewell dinner held in Gaborone on March 3rd, 2011.
The results presentation 2010
2010 saw robust growth as De Beers continued to recover from the 2009 recession. Strong price growth throughout the year, a continuing focus on cost efficiencies and cash management, together with strong demand from DTC Sightholders combined to make De Beers highly cash generative and profitable.
For the first time in its long history, the Diamond Trading Company (DTC) – the sales arm of the De Beers Family of Companies – extended a once in a lifetime opportunity to one lucky Sightholder to bid to open the first Diamond Sight of 2011 and to be a guest of De Beers' Chairman, Mr Nicky Oppenheimer and Mrs Varda Shine, CEO of DTC.
Non Sightholders seize opportunities at last Diamdel auctions of 2010
Diamdel made 130 lots available to participants at its 2nd cycle of auctions involving both Sightholder and Non Sightholder businesses.
Diamdel expands its presence in Israel. The new premises are situated on the 11th floor of the Yahalom Building in Ramat Gan.
17th December 2010 - Gaborone, Botswana: The Board of Debswana today announced the appointment of Jim Gowans to the position of Managing Director, with effect from the beginning of January 2011
Continued strong demand at fi rst auctions involving both Non-Sightholder and Sightholder businesses
15 November 2010 - Gaborone, Botswana: Today, the Board of Debswana has announced CEO Blackie Marole's intention to retire from the company after six years of service.
London was the location of a global gathering spearheaded by luminaries from the diamond industry and beneficiaries of the Diamond Empowerment Fund who came together to raise more than $1 million through the cause's first international fundraising event, DEF London: Diamonds in the Sky.
The first Annual Diamond Route Research Conference is taking place in Johannesburg this week. One hundred and twenty delegates and sixteen leading academics and conservation managers gathered today at the De Beers Campus, south of Johannesburg, to present papers on scientific research undertaken on the eight properties making up the Diamond Route*.
De Beers has been declared the Overall Winner in the ACCA South Africa Sustainability Reporting Awards for its Report to Society 2009. This is the third consecutive year that the Report to Society has been recognised for such an Award, but this time De Beers was placed in a category of its own as ACCA created a cross sector overall winner to recognise the achievement
2010 has seen the brand fully establish itself in China, Hong Kong and Japan reaching over $200million of retail sales this October, just two years after launch. Forevermark is now available from over 300 doors across these three launch markets, a 25% increase on the beginning of the year.
As Executive Chairman of DBCM, Mr. Petersen assumes the company's most senior role and will represent the De Beers Family of Companies in South Africa. He will focus on the strategic positioning and growth of DBCM and will continue building on the De Beers Family of Companies' already positive relationships with its shareholders, the Government of South Africa, and other stakeholders.
De Beers today announced that, following a thorough disposal process which began in March 2010, the Company has today closed a transaction in which all of the Company's assets (including its mine dumps) at Jagersfontein have been acquired by the Superkolong Consortium.
Diamdel is expanding its Israel sales presence in the months ahead as it seeks to provide more opportunities for more Israel based businesses to buy more rough via its innovative online auctions.
Following the successful launch of Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, we are pleased to announce the further expansion of the brand into a number of new markets.
While encouraged by the strengthening demand in H1, the global economic climate remains fragile
After 40 years of mining, Debswana faces new challenges and in order to ensure sustained value to its shareholders, it is important for the Company to continuously pursue new and more efficient ways of achieving world class operational productivity.
Mr Nicky Oppenheimer has been appointed Chairman of the Debswana Board of Directors with effect from 18 August 2010 until the end of 2011. He is taking over from Mr Gareth Penny who has stepped down as De Beers Chief Executive Officer and Debswana Board Chairman. Mr Oppenheimer who is Chairman of the De Beers Group, has served on the Debswana Board since January 1980 and was its Chairman from January 1998 to March 2007.
De Beers Group (De Beers) today provided an update on the upcoming Supplier of Choice (SoC) application process, and the continued evolution of the Diamdel distribution model.
Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers Group, commented, "This time last year, in the midst of the
Namdeb and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) Oranjemund branch concluded a two year wage agreement on the 9th July 2010.
The European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC (www.businessawardseurope.com) has announced today that Diamdel Antwerp is to represent Belgium in the prestigious 2010 Awards programme.
Strong demand continues in April to June sales, with small and medium scale specialist manufacturers continuing to dominate sales
Finsch Mine has taken many steps to mitigate these challenges by implementing a number of measures to curtail costs, with some measure of success.
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) confirmed that the Company and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) had been in negotiations today facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
De Beers is making a difference in the Jagersfontein Community having donated 30 computers to Boaramelo Combined School in Jagersfontein, because of the nature of our product, the attitude De Beers takes to its social responsibilities also has to be different.
Namdeb Diamond Corporation is pleased to announce its Results for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Sakhile Ngcobo, Head of De Beers' Public and Corporate Affairs in South Africa, today congratulated the Petra and Sedibeng joint venture on announcing the Completion of the Kimberley Underground Mines Acquisition.
The school reconstruction was made possible with funding from the De Beers Fund, following a motivation by Finsch Mine to De Beers to support Refentse School for the construction of four new classrooms; two classrooms for Refentse and two classrooms for Agisanang Pre-school; which acts as the feeder school to Refentse.
"As I reflect on the year, one thing rings loud and clear," said Brad Corrigan, Mine General Manager. "Our employees are a resilient, dedicated, hardworking team of ordinary people and they have done the most extraordinary things in 2009. I am proud of them."
De Beers has long been an exponent of the positive role of business in driving Africa's development. This approach is outlined in the company's Report to Society 2009, published today on www.debeersgroup.com. The Report charts the company's recent sustainability performance and represents the collective input of hundreds of dedicated individuals both internal and external to the Family of Companies.
The Board of Directors of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Gabaake G. Gabaake as the Board Chairman of DTCB. Mr. Gabaake takes over from Ms. Varda Shine who has served as the DTCB Board Chairperson since September 2007.
Strong demand witnessed in January to March sales, driven by small and medium scale specialist manufacturers Notable increase in the strength of the Israeli market observed
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) has today announced that all existing Sightholders will be offered a one year extension to their current three-year Supplier of Choice (SoC) contracts. The extension will start on 31st March 2011 and run until 30th March 2012.
De Beers announced today that Barend Petersen has been appointed as Acting CEO of De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) with effect from 1st April 2010, having been first appointed to the DBCM board in August 2002.
De Beers is pleased to announce that it has successfully concluded the refinancing of its existing banking facilities. The refinancing comprised a renewal and extension of its worldwide existing facilities and a $1 billion rights issue.
De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd (DBCM) announced today its intention to invite expressions of interest from mining companies regarding a disposal process it is initiating in respect of its Jagersfontein Diamond Property in the Free State.
We refer to the statement issued by African Diamonds (the Company) on RNS earlier today claiming that De Beers failed to notify the Company of a disposal of shares. We take our regulatory obligations extremely seriously and confirm that we made the necessary filings in accordance with the relevant regulations. We are seeking a full retraction of the statement by African Diamonds.
The DB/AGA joint venture has committed to fund the Seafield prospecting and exploration activities for at least the next three years, or until the initial funding is exhausted, thereby earning a shareholding in Seafield.
Following the success of last year's inaugural Love Ball, Natalia Vodianova and Lucy Yeomans, Editor-in-Chief of Harper's Bazaar UK, last night hosted The Love Ball, proudly supported by De Beers in aid of the Naked Heart Foundation.
The De Beers Group today announced that David Noko, Managing Director of De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM), the Group's South African mining entity, will step down after eight years with the company; four years as its Managing Director. He will leave at the end of March 2010.
Desire for diamonds remains strong and, given the improvement of industry fundamentals, the Directors are cautiously optimistic about medium-term prospects.
De Beers today announced the creation of a new position - Resident Director and CEO of De Beers Botswana - and the appointment of Mr Neo Moroka to the role. Mr. Moroka, who was previously CEO of BP in Botswana and Minister of Trade and Industry, will be responsible for De Beers' commercial interests in Botswana.
DTC Sightholders gathered in London this evening for the DTC Sightholder Reception, hosted by Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers Group, Gareth Penny, De Beers Group Managing Director and Varda Shine, DTC Managing Director. The event provided Sightholders with an opportunity to discuss how the industry can create value as the recession gives way to recovery.
For more than a year, the World Diamond Council has voiced its concerns regarding allegations of human rights abuses in Zimbabwe and significant examples of irregularities concerning Kimberley Process compliance.
During the course of 2009 Diamdel continued to sell a full range of rough through both its traditional direct sales channel, and innovative online auction channel. Auction sales in particular played an important role in helping Diamdel provide access to rough to all those non sight holder companies who have registered with us and maintained up to date demand profiles. Auction events have been held with our partner Curtis Fitch throughout the year.
Last month De Beers announced plans to sell its effective 70% share in the AK06 diamond deposit to Lucara Diamond Corporation, a Canadian junior diamond mining company, for US$49 million in cash. The sale was subject to a number of conditions including the consent of the Government of the Republic of Botswana. De Beers is pleased to announce that these conditions have now been met, and the sale concluded.
Stephen Lussier, CEO, Forevermark announced today that Forevermark has achieved over $100 million in retail sales within the first 12 months of launch.
De Beers Canada is pleased to announce the commencement of a production ramp-up at the Snap Lake Mine that will see the mine reach full production levels by the end of 2012 and a new training initiative with educational partners that will enable NWT residents to be trained and certified to a nationally recognized standard in underground mining.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC), a De Beers Family Company, today donated over half a million Rand raised by the company's clients (Sightholders) at an auction organised at a Business Excellence Seminar in Sun City.
Gareth Penny, Managing Director of De Beers, today announced that the shareholders of Debswana (the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers), had given the green light to proceed with a major extension project at Jwaneng, the world's flagship diamond mine. The project, also known as Cut-8, is a key component of Debswana's North Star strategy and is the largest ever single capital commitment in the private sector in Botswana.
In May this year, De Beers and Debswana's Diamond Trust, signed a P10 million agreement with the Letloa Trust for the implementation of the Tsodilo Hills UNESCO World Heritage Site Integrated Management Plan.
De Beers will sell its effective 70% share in the AK06 diamond deposit to Lucara Diamond Corporation, a Canadian junior diamond mining company, for US$49 million in cash.
The World Diamond Council (WDC) supports the consensus reached by the member states of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to immediately implement an intensive, on-the-ground inspection programme that will monitor and audit the export of diamonds from Zimbabwe's Marange province.
Diamond Trading Company Botswana launched its website on 3rd September 2009, at the DTC Botswana offices. This website provides a platform for communicating how DTC Botswana is living up to diamonds.
De Beers and participating Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Sightholders today unveiled the highly anticipated Everlon™ Diamond Knot Collection. Everlon aims to maximise demand for diamonds during the crucial holiday sales season by combining a unique new diamond concept with De Beers' long heritage of strong fourth-quarter marketing initiatives.
Namdeb's Elizabeth Bay plant has been experiencing a number of technical challenges that have affected its ability to operate optimally, and consequently the E/Bay operation is forecasted to make N$76 million loss in 2009 if the current expenditure continues.
Production for 2008 at 2.1million carats exceeded the two million carats mark for the third year in a row. This was achieved notwithstanding the flooding of Pocket Beach Mines and other small mines in Mining Area 1 following adverse marine conditions.
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited (DBCM), with the DTC South Africa - a Division of De Beers Group Services, have reached an agreement after intensive and constructive negotiations on the wage increments for 2009.
DTC Botswana is pleased to announce that, following approval by the Board, it has appointed Shrenuj Botswana (Pty) Limited as a DTC Botswana Sightholder. This decision has been taken in order to support the sustainability of diamond manufacturing capacity within Botswana.
Since November last year, Namdeb has sought to keep the Namibian nation informed about the negative impact that the global economic downturn has had on the diamond industry.
Since the end of last year, following the global economic crunch, Namdeb has been evaluating the new business environment in which the company's mines will operate. We have taken account of the world's economic situation and its effect on the general economy and. in particular. the severe effect that the downturn had on the luxury products market.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the unique partnership between De Beers and Botswana, which began with the signing of the lease agreement for the Orapa Mine on 23rd June 1969 and the establishment of De Beers Botswana Mining Company Limited (renamed Debswana in 1992).
Today, 23rd June 2009, marks Debswana Day, a day when the Company - its Board of Directors, employees and stakeholders, will observe Debswana's 40 years of existence, under the theme "Our Diamonds, Our Pride"
Forevermark is delighted to unveil the exclusive and much anticipated, Forevermark Precious Collection™ in Japan
The IsDMA led by its President, Moti Ganz and Deputy president Mr. David De-Toledo and the DTC delegation headed by Managing Director, Varda Shine and Sales Director, Mahiar Borhanjoo met today in Tel Aviv to discuss the current state of the Israeli diamond business and trends in world diamond markets.
Diamond brand Forevermark, is delighted to introduce its Forevermark Diamond Grading Report to further enhance and complement its unique promise of quality and integrity.
De Beers Canada Inc. is pleased to release its 2008 Snap Lake Socio-Economic Report summarizing the company's contribution to the economic, social and cultural well-being of the Northwest Territories.
Forevermark is delighted to unveil the exclusive, and much anticipated, Forevermark Precious Collection™ in China.
Diamond mining restarted today at the world's richest diamond mines, as workers at Debswana (a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers) went back to work across Botswana, as a 50-day pause in production came to an end.
Debswana Diamond Company will tomorrow resume production at Orapa, Letlhakane and Jwaneng mines which has been suspended since December 2008
Debswana and the Botswana Mineworkers' Union have reached agreement on measures to mitigate the impact of the global economic crisis on employees affected by the suspension of operations at Damtshaa Mine and Orapa No 2 Plant and the reduction of mining activities at Jwaneng and Orapa and Letlhakane Mines.
Ontario has taken the next step to expand its new diamond industry.
De Beers has announced that it is to downscale current exploration operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, a reduced team will continue limited work programmes, and De Beers remains committed to the DRC.
The economic challenge has deteriorated to such an extent that further immediate action is required in order to ensure the future sustainability of the Company.
Two diamonds from the De Beers Canada Victor Mine - Ontario's first diamond mine - have been installed in the Legislative Mace presented to parliament today in a special ceremony in the Ontario Legislature. One diamond was cut and polished, while the other remained in its natural rough form.
De Beers is pleased to take part in the opening of a new campus of the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) in Keetmanshoop. The campus is located in Namibia's southern Karas region, which is home to Namdeb's mining operations.
The new Southern Africa collection consists of 5 pieces from Botswana designers, 8 pieces from South African designers and 5 pieces from Namibian designers - together the 18 piece collection makes up the first ever DTC Southern Africa Shining Light Collection.
In celebration and recognition of International Women's Day that will take place on Sunday 8 March 2009, the Diamond Trading Company (DTC), the rough diamond distribution arm of the De Beers Group, partnered with Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) to plant 500 trees in southern Africa, on behalf of the Women's Forum for Economy and Society.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) launched a new collection of diamond jewellery - the DTC Shining Light Awards Southern Africa 2009 Collection - at the Radisson Hotel in Sandton last evening.
Julianne Moore and Sally Morrison, Director of the Diamond Information Center, hosted a private pre-Oscar dinner at the Chateau Marmont on Saturday evening to celebrate the role of diamonds in Africa, with guest of honor His Excellency Former President of Botswana Festus G. Mogae.
Focused on running a sustainable business in 2009 and long term success for its new Canadian diamond operations, De Beers Canada announced an organizational restructuring at its Snap Lake Mine in the Northwest Territories today.
Debswana Diamond Company is to temporarily shutdown its operations from 25th February 2009 to 14th April 2009 and suspend production at Damtshaa mine and Orapa No.2 plants for the remainder of 2009 after the shutdown period.
Over the first nine months, the Diamond Trading Company (DTC) achieved record sales of natural rough diamonds as buoyant demand translated into increased prices. Fourth quarter sales slowed significantly as a result of the onset of the global economic downturn and the subsequent liquidity squeeze in the key global cutting centres. For the year, total sales (which include those for the DTC) and earnings were marginally ahead of those for 2007.
Diamond brand Forevermark, unveiled the much-anticipated Forevermark Precious Collection™ in its worldwide debut at the Landmark Central, Hong Kong last night.
Archangel Diamond Corporation ("Archangel" or the "Corporation") (TSXV:AAD) has announced the resignation of Mr. Bruce Cleaver as Chairman of the Board and a director of the Corporation and Mr. Jonathan Dickman as a director of the Corporation. The Board expresses its appreciation for their services to the Corporation.
DTC Sightholders gathered in London last evening for the annual DTC Client Reception, hosted by DTC Managing Director, Varda Shine, and joined by Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers Group, and Gareth Penny, De Beers Group Managing Director. The annual event provides Sightholders with an opportunity to discuss the year ahead, with this year's reception taking on added importance as all businesses plan for bold action in the face of the global recession.
The Board of Archangel is now considering future options for the Corporation including financing options and a potential resumption of the litigation currently suspended.
Diamond brand, Forevermark is well positioned for this, the new era of luxury according to a new luxury research report, Luxury Considered.
Zimbabwe's production of rough diamonds is relatively modest, and is estimated to be 0.4% of world production. The majority is exported legitimately through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme by reputable companies and from known, secure sources. However, we find it unacceptable that even a small volume is being traded illegally.
"Luxury: Considered", a global report launched today by De Beers Group, highlights a marked shift from conspicuous to discerning consumption in luxury as the global economic climate worsens and consumer fatigue with mass marketed luxury products escalates.
Senior executives from De Beers have this week been discussing the strong long-term fundamentals of the diamond industry, and the company's strategy for maintaining diamonds' market share of discretionary spend during the current global economic crisis. Presentations made by Gareth Penny (Managing Director, De Beers Group), Varda Shine (Managing Director, Diamond Trading Company (DTC)) and David Lamb, Chief Strategic Officer, Forevermark) focused on De Beers' production, sales and marketing strategies during the downturn.
De Beers' Voorspoed Diamond Mine in South Africa, the first of a new generation of mines that sets new standards in environmental and social performance, was officially opened today by the Honourable Ms Buyelwa Sonjica, South African Minister of Minerals and Energy.
This year, Forevermark Diamantaire, Steinmetz worked closely with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes racing driver to design a bespoke helmet featuring Forevermark diamonds. The stunning helmet features Lewis' signature, pavéd with a line of hundreds of diamonds enhanced by a very special Forevermark diamond.
Diamond brand, Forevermark announces the launch of its Forevermark Consumer Website, www.Forevermark.com.
De Beers today announced the successful conversion of seven of its old order mining rights to new order rights under the provisions of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act no. 28 of 2002, and the Act's Regulations of 2004. De Beers lodged the old order rights for conversion, and also applied for, and received, a new order mining right over an area in Namaqualand, where it previously did not hold the right.
Archangel Diamond Corporation notified that Russian government to give conditional consent for its acquisition of a 49.99% equity interest in AGD, but escrow release conditions not satisfied by October 17, 2008
The two largest Forevermark diamonds in the world, were sold successfully at auction by Steinmetz at Christie's, New York yesterday evening - 15th October 2008. The stunning emerald-cut diamonds, originally formed the centrepiece of the Ponahalo - a beautiful African-inspired pendant created by internationally acclaimed South African jewellery designer, Kevin Friedman.
Boteti has today signed a Heads of Agreement setting out the terms and conditions for the granting, by the Government of Botswana, of a mining licence for the AK06 deposit.
The largest Forevermark Fancy Yellow Diamond in the world will be put up for auction in an online first – Saffronart's inaugural Fine Jewels Sale on October 7th and 8th, 2008.
De Beers announced last week that it had, together with the Department of Education in the Limpopo Province, handed over another four schools that received infrastructure upgrades as part of the Rural Schools Programme at the Malenkwana Primary School in Wegdraai Village within the Blouberg Municipality.
Windhoek residents got the shock of their lives today when it was discovered that the NAMDEB Building had apparently disappeared! It appeared to have been replaced overnight by a new, drastically different building. However, upon closer inspection it transpired that the original building had in fact been given a facelift by a massive building wrap, hence the dramatic change in appearance.
De Beers, African Diamonds, and Wati Ventures, the shareholders of Boteti, are currently in the concluding stages of discussions with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to resolve all outstanding issues surrounding the development of the AK06 project.
The largest Forevermark diamonds in the world will be put up for auction at Christie's, New York on the 15th October 2008 by Steinmetz. The two stunning emerald-cut diamonds, originally formed the centrepiece of the Ponahalo - a beautiful African-inspired pendant created by internationally acclaimed South African jewellery designer, Kevin Friedman.
The Oaks Mine continues to make a positive contribution to the mines local community in spite of closing earlier this year. The mine operated for 10 years, four years more than forecast when it opened in 1998. A ceremony to handover a bus to the Boithuto Combined School in Swartwater took place today the 11th of September 2008 at Boithuto Combined School in Swartwater.
Archangel Diamond Corporation has become aware of press reports which indicate that the Russian government has given a consent for its acquisition of a 49.99% equity interest in AGD under the new foreign investment law
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) today confirmed that it had opened discussions with Trans Hex about their interest in the future of Namaqualand Mines (NM). The discussions which will follow this announcement may, or may not, lead to further negotiations on the future of the mine. The company cannot anticipate the likely outcome from such discussions.
Representatives of the executive committee of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), led by President Avi Paz, met with a delegation from the Diamond Trading Company (DTC) led by Managing Director Varda Shine, at the DTC head office in London. The meeting took place to discuss general industry issues and concerns that are of interest to both DTC and WFDB.
As part of Diamond Trading Company's commitment to its Sightholders, the DTC has today shared a summary of its rough diamond price adjustments so far in 2008, up to and including the forthcoming August Sight. DTC now provides this information at three points during the year - ahead of annual results, and in advance of the two major trade shows in Las Vegas and Hong Kong.
Further to De Beers' press release of July 24th with regard to the AK6 project in Botswana, the following provides further information on the claims made by African Diamonds that they could achieve substantially higher prices for the AK6 production than could be achieved by De Beers.
On Friday 25 July 2008, African Diamonds plc brought an urgent application against De Beers and their joint venture company Boteti Exploration (Pty) Ltd (Boteti) to prevent the lodging of an application for a retention license in respect of the AK06 project with the Botswana Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources.
Forevermark announced today that it has opened its first Forevermark diamond grading laboratories. These centres of excellence in Antwerp, Belgium and Maidenhead, UK will grade only diamonds which have been exclusively selected by Forevemark to meet their exacting standards.
De Beers is the world's leading diamond mining company. With more than 100 years of experience in building and operating diamond mines in southern Africa, and more than 40 years in Botswana specifically, De Beers has developed and operated more diamond mines than any company in history. De Beers is opening three new mines in 2008, and is aggressively pursuing the new production required to meet forecasted demand for diamonds in the decade ahead.
De Beers can confirm that the NUM have formally advised it (by letter), that the parties have now both agreed on a settlement of the 2008 wage negotiation. The NUM have accepted the offer made of 12 per cent for 2008, which is backdated to May. Therefore the notice of industrial action scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday 24 July has been withdrawn by the NUM.
De Beers met today with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in an attempt to settle the 2008 annual wage negotiation. NUM demanded 13.5% increase and De Beers raised its offer from 10.5% to 11% for 2008.
Petra Diamonds Limited ("Petra" or "the Company"), the international diamond mining group, announces the completion of the acquisition of the Cullinan diamond mine ("Cullinan") by the Petra Diamonds Cullinan Consortium ("PDCC") from De Beers Consolidated Mines ("De Beers"). Petra's initial interest in PDCC is 37%.
Lime Acres, Northern Cape Province: De Beers today unveiled its recently commissioned new Finsch Mine Treatment Plant Upgrade (FMTPU), built at a cost of R630 million at the worlds most technologically advanced underground diamond mining operation near Lime Acres in the Northern Cape Province.
For the first time ever, Africa will host "ICE" (The International Congress of Entomology), one of the world's premier international biological meetings of scientists and others involved in the world of insects.
De Beers notes the NUM press statement about a wage settlement with De Beers which was issued yesterday afternoon, and retracted this morning. Sakhile Ngcobo, head of Public and Corporate Affairs, confirmed this morning that no agreement had yet been signed.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC), the distribution arm of the De Beers Family Of Companies, celebrates the conclusion of a successful three-day Leaders in Africa Summit.
Archangel Diamond Corporation closes private placement offering of Subscription Receipts for gross proceeds, upon release from escrow, of US$172.4 million
The De Beers Family of Companies has this week articulated its role in the sustainable development of African communities with an address by Gareth Penny, Managing Director of the De Beers Group, to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in Washington DC, and the publication of the De Beers 2007 Report to Society.
De Beers Group Marketing announced today that it will be changing its name. As of 12th June 2008, De Beers Group Marketing will be known as Forevermark.
Debswana Diamond Company will, on Monday 9th June receive a Commendation for Expanded Community Initiatives: HIV/AIDS, from the Global Business Coalition on HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC).
Petra, the international diamond mining group, today announces that Ministerial consent has been granted for the cession and transfer of the Cullinan new order mining right to Cullinan Diamond Mine (Pty) Limited ("CDM") from De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited ("De Beers"). CDM is wholly owned by the members of the Petra Diamonds Cullinan Consortium ("PDCC"), and represents the interests of PDCC in Cullinan.
Safety on De Beers Mines remains the single most important factor in the company and the company chose to hold The Chairman's Safety Shield Award Ceremony at De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM), Kimberley Mines.
De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) in the Northern Cape celebrated and shared their "Women in Mining" projects at a function this week with the Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica, and with leaders from the mining sector, provincial government and women in technical positions from both Kimberley Mines and Finsch Mine.
Following the recent movements in Public Service appointments, the Government of the Republic of Botswana has made changes to its representation on the Debswana Board of Directors. The Permanent Secretary to the President, Mr Eric Molale has been appointed as the new Debswana Board Chairman. He takes over from Dr Akolang Tombale who has been relieved from serving on the Debswana Board following his re-assignment to the Diamond Hub.
De Beers, a member of the Global Health Council, will participate in the Council's annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial. This active personal display of remembering those who have died of AIDS and showing support for those who are living with HIV and AIDS will be led by the company's Managing Director, David Noko, and Mr. Frans Baleni, General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), on 19 May 2008 at the De Beers corporate headquarters in the south of Johannesburg.
The Diamond Trading Company (DTC), the distribution arm of the De Beers family of companies, today publishes the list of Sightholders (clients) that have been awarded supply until March 2011 by whollyowned and jointventure DTC operations around the world.
The Fairness Hearing in the settlement of the US Diamond Class Actions court cases took place in the United States Federal District Court in New Jersey yesterday. De Beers is pleased that, at the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Chesler, presiding, indicated that a written decision approving the settlement would be forthcoming, and brought the proceedings to a close.
Dr Gavin Lamont, the geologist who led the decadelong search for the diamond mines of Botswana, died this weekend in Somerset West. His leadership, tenacity and deep knowledge of geology and of nature contributed to the discovery of the Orapa and Letlhakane diamond mines in 1967 and of the worlds richest mine, Jwaneng, in March 1971.
As a major shareholder in Archangel and through its participation in a technical services agreement with AGD, De Beers is excited to be part of the evaluation and potential development of the Grib pipe, and surrounding Verkhotina license area in the Archangel'sk Region of Russia.
The largest and most advanced diamond sorting facility in the world was officially opened today by His Excellency the President of Botswana Festus G Mogae, and Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers Group.
Varda Shine announced earlier today that Mahiar Borhanjoo has been appointed as Executive Director, Sales and Client Services, with effect from Monday 19th May
De Beers managing director and member of the Chamber of Mines Eskom/ Industry Task Team on Energy Use, David Noko, commented this morning that the Chamber of Mines had sought ways to find solutions when the country, and particularly the mining industry, faced the serious cuts to their supply of electricity.
Underlying earnings increased 14 percent to US$483 million (2006 US$425 million) while EBITDA remained steady as effective cost management at the Group's African mining operations offset the impact of slightly lower sales which were constrained by supply to the Diamond Trading Company (DTC).
Gareth Penny, Group Managing Director of De Beers today outlined the success De Beers has achieved in laying a foundation for future growth in the company and in producing countries where it operated. Addressing the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasised that De Beers had remained focussed on core assets, and most importantly had successfully cemented and established a large number of partnerships in the key diamond producing countries.
Due to a severe national power shortage in South Africa, all major mining operations which are major clients of Eskom have been requested to immediately reduce consumption of power from the national grid to an absolute minimum.
De Beers Consolidated Mines MD, David Noko, confirmed this afternoon that De Beers expected to resume production at most of its six mines today. This follows an agreement between Eskom and the Chamber of Mines to restore power supplies to 80% of total requirements, increasing to 90% of supply by the end of business on Thursday.
Diamdel was delighted with the response to this initiative from its global customer base with auction attendance, participation and results all exceeding expectations.
On 8 January 2008, the DTC suspended supply to a number of Sightholders following the Antwerp Court of First Instance judgement in the Brenig case, pending further enquiries with the Sightholders concerned.
At a sparkling evening in London last evening, DTC Sightholders listened to Nicky Oppenheimer, Gareth Penny and Varda Shine as they spoke of the achievements De Beers and the DTC had made in 2007, and the challenging and exciting year that lies ahead of us.
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Radamel Falcao can fire Manchester United to the Premier League title this season, says Dwight Yorke.12:00 » SkySports.com
Former Manchester United coach Mike Phelan fears the club's identity has been "broken" with the departure of Danny Welbeck to Arsenal.11:41 » BBC Sport
Everton sign Belgian 18-year-old striker David Henen from Greek side Olympiakos on a season-long loan.11:26 » BBC Sport
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Speaking from Kabul, Army Major General Robert B. Abrams, commanding general of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division, provided an update on current operations.
U.S. and NATO forces are in the process of passing security control over to the Afghan military.
On his first trip to Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who accused the U.S. of holding secret negotiations with the Taliban. Defense Sec. Hagel also met with U.S. soldiers over the weekend and took questions about the impact of the sequestration on their operations in Afghanistan and their military careers.
And on Monday, five American soldiers died when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Kandahar Province and another two were killed by an Afghan police officer. In a separate incident, U.S. forces killed two Afghan civilians when they fired on a truck at a roadside check point.
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Pentagon Spokesman George Little discussed a number of topics with the press during Tuesday's briefing. They include Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's recent trip to Afghanistan, North Korea's threats to the U.S. & South Korea, sequestration and reviews concerning sexual assaults in the military and the Distinguished Warfare Medal.
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Can donor funding really fix African challenges, or should we empower African communities to address their own challenges?
Charity gives but does not really transform. For a very long time, donor assistance has been chanelled through to Africa and that really hasnt changed much. Could it be possible to birth a generation of people who are willing to be empowered with means of generating income that eventually get channeled back into communities for purposes of delivering renewal and transformation? How do we get communities to participate in the engineering of a promising future both for the continent and individual nations?
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Aissatu Sila 20+Feb 5 2013: The answer is no.
That's not just my personal opinion, it's the reality - a reality in which I live.
I'm from Guinea-Bissau and I know for a fact that although donations can have a very big impact and help solve many issues, they are not the solution mainly because they cause dependency.
I recently discovered the work of Dr. Dambisa Moyo though interviews on several Youtube channels and I can't wait to read her book "Dead Aid". I make her words mine and I wonder how come African governments are not listening to her and other smart Africans that have been trying to shed the light on this issue for years. It saddens me that so many African leaders are educated but corrupted. Other who have real solutions are either killed or powerless.
I deeply appreciate individual donations to global causes, but isn't it convenient to the Western governments to keep funding our dependence and underdevelopment, so they can keep exploring our resources?
How do we get communities to transform the future? By educating them and providing a stable economy in which they can prosper. As Deekay Mgbekemdi said and I agree - it's a leadership issue. Once we have the right leaders, we'll follow the right path.
Feb 10 2013: Once you have the right leaders,your path is clear. Sorry to add a taint of despair...but the history of companies bribing and disposing of leaders who threaten to interfere in their easy money is huge...You may be able to produce this vaulable man,woman..but unless you teach them and all their companions how dangerous the hired rebels and offshoots of industry can be...your leader wont live to govern. Something that perplexes me is no one will teach children about such a fact,yet we expose them ,to concepts of death,murder,violence,nuclear disaster...we just refuse to name names...so there remains a smoke screen for all these evils to excel past the childrens hopeful helpful strenghts.why do we refuse to teach specifically the workings of deadly corruption remains a mystery to me
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- Studio: Screen Gems
- Release Date: Aug 21, 2013
- Starring: Jamie Campbell Bower, Jemima West, Kevin Zegers, Lily Collins, Robert Sheehan
- Summary: Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York City called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. [Sony Pictures]… Expand
- Director: Harald Zwart
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Romance
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Positive: 2 out of 35
Mixed: 17 out of 35
Negative: 16 out of 35
Make no mistake, there will be a sequel. Clary may not wind up having the same pop-culture impact as Bella and Katniss, but like it or not, this won't be the last time you hear from her.
Aug 20, 2013There are elements worth celebrating. The movie is thankfully less self-serious than the mopey "Twilight" films. The Mortal Instruments revels in its own camp. But there is plenty of room for improvement. The action flick is overly long, complicated and, even by teen romance standards, cringe-worthy in its cheesiness.
The movie blasts by for a while as an odd and busy slice of highly watchable garbage.
There's so much bouncing around in tone and story that this film never really finds its footing. It flounders around trying to figure out what it should be, and never really settles on anything.
Aug 28, 2013Not only have we seen this all before, but we were probably hoping to not see it again.
These kids have to contrive magical pretexts just to lay hands on each other, and boy, are their excuses rotten.
Aug 20, 2013If only the fantasy surrounding her made a lick of sense. Here, the Muggle types are known as the "Mundane." An apt label for a wanna-be franchise with plenty of sheen and nothing to say.
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Positive: 43 out of 72
Mixed: 5 out of 72
Negative: 24 out of 72
Dec 10, 2013I haven't read the series, but I just finished watching 'The Mortal Instruments': 'City of Bones' and Loved it. I wish there were more supernatural movies. Its unfortunate that book lovers slam some movies that are based on the Novels they have read. When it comes to novels being produce into movies it's hard to make readers happy. Maybe that's why I'm not so much into reading as much as I am into watching a great movie or two, or three, (Trilogies Rock) I like to believe I have a pretty great taste in movies and this one should definitely be on everyone's watch list. Looking forward to watching this trilogy and will pray and hope it does not get cancelled! GO TEAM GO! I have faith you will get more followers!… Expand
Aug 27, 2013I don't know about the critics but this is a franchise based movie, with the majority of it's audience already being avid fans of the books. While it doesn't make much sense to the mundanes, let me assure you it makes total and perfect sense if you cared enough to know the back stories.
They did the best they could in the brief amount of screen time they were allowed and from a fans point of view they not only succeeded in quoting from the book and creating the perfect atmosphere for our Shadowhunters. They were able to include every little nook and cranny that caused so many of us to fall in love with the books in the first place.… Expand
Aug 21, 2013The movie it's entertaining, it got holes in the storyline, and its a little bit different to the book. However, its not something that we haven't seen before, but its enjoyable and you will have a good time watching it. And besides, it's a movie for the youngest people, for the fans of the books, not for an Academy Award.… Expand
Aug 23, 2013I know people don't want to hear this, but lets the facts, it's a combination of "Twilight", "Harry Potter" and possibly other books series that you might have loved. There's nothing new here, it's just the next big teen movie. If your a girl and love "Twilight" then you'll absolutely adore this movie. If you're like me and were disappointed with its lack of originality, then you'll probably hate this movie. Overall, it's from book series that you've read before. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel "TheMovieManLife".… Expand
Feb 1, 2014The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was a huge disappointment, at least until the third act where it became halfway decent. The first two acts were a constant parade of exposition and action scenes with almost no time for character development. On top of that, the pacing, acting (save for the main actress), and script are fairly poor. Plot threads are set up and left dangling, possibly for the sequel or possibly because of the cut source material. Some reviews label it as the next Twilight, but to me it feels like the next Eragon. Twilight at least set time aside for characterization, though admittedly the romantic chemistry is just as bad. There are some redeeming moments, but those can't be discussed for spoiler reasons and they raise even more questions. The least that can be said about it is that it's entertaining, but the truth is that you've seen this movie before and better under many different titles. No need to waste your money on this one.
Still better than Man of Steel, though.… Expand
Dec 13, 2013This movie was the worst book to screen adaptation I have ever seen like, it was worse than Eragon they could have could have continued with the inheritance series movies but they chose not to, it is aso like the Percy Jackson movie they pull things from other books I mean sure its little things but still its enough to ruin the movie for you if you have actually read the books. So I don't think that Cassandra had any say in the writings for the movie what so ever and I'm pretty sure that they are supposed to consult the author of the book for her ideas on how she wants it. The only part about it that I liked was the midnight flower scene, I think that that is the only thing that they got right. Also I would have went with a different actor for Jace and Alec. So in conclusion I don't think that they should make the second book into a movie, and I'm sure that after seeing the first one Cassandra won't sell the rights to the second book. That was the only reason that they didn't continue with the Eragon movies.… Expand
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Can you think of a better place to spend New Year's Eve than New York City? On this special day thousands of people flock to the city from around the world to be a part of the many attractions in Manhattan. While upper-echelon nightclubs, exclusive hotel lounges, and top-notch rooftops are filled with dancing bodies for the last day of the year, perhaps the most popular area of all is Times Square - the location of the famous ball drop. But there's one characteristic that each one of those attractions shares that's not so enticing - the crowds. This upcoming New Year's Eve in New York City, opt for a memorable experience aboard what's considered the most popular yacht off of Manhattan's coast - the Infinity Yacht. We're sure you heard about last year's event, and if you weren't lucky enough to get access to it here's your chance.
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In part two of a three part interview with ABC/ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit, the attention shifts to West Lunt and the OSU Cowboys.
Lunt will take the reigns of the Cowboys offense from Brandon Weeden, and Herbstreit warns the 'Pokes faithful to not expect too much from the freshman.
On Friday, the third and final part of the Herbstreit interview will air on Tulsa's Channel 8. Kirk will talk about Tulsa's chances this season in Conference USA.