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[10] [11] Additionally, Botswana has implemented policies to promote local beneficiation, encouraging the cutting and polishing of diamonds within the country to capture more value from the industry. [12] [13] With its rich diamond reserves, its commitment to sustainability, and partnerships, Botswana has been significant in the diamond industry.
This is a list of countries by diamond production, based on data reported by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. ... Botswana: 25.1: 24.5: 22.9: 16.9 ...
Letlhakane, meaning "little reeds", is owned by Debswana, a partnership between the De Beers company and the government of Botswana. [2] It is the second oldest of four mines operated by the company, having begun operations in 1975. [2] Letlhakane is of open pit construction. In 2003, the mine produced 1.06 million carats (212 kg) of
A 2,492-carat diamond was unearthed at Botswana's famed Karowe mine this week by Canada's Lucara Diamond, one of the largest stones ever.. Lucara Diamond, in a news release Wednesday, said the ...
The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.
Debswana controls all diamond mining in Botswana; there are no private diamond mining operations in the country. Combined production of the company's four mines totalled 30 million carats 6,000 kilograms (13,228 lb), nearly a quarter of the world's annual production of around 130 million carats 26,000 kilograms (57,320 lb).
Manufacturing industries in Botswana [71] [72] include food processing, predominantly beef processing, diamond processing, textile and garment manufacturing, beverage making, jewellery making, metals and metal products, soap making, construction materials manufacturing, and glass production.
The Jwaneng Diamond Mine is situated within the Orapa Kimberlite Field. [14] In the mine lies the "Jwaneng pipe," [15] a volcanic crater formed during the Permian period. [16] The mine consists of three kimberlite pipes. [17] Diamond-bearing ores are extracted from the vast pit and transported to processing facilities and manufacturing ...