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Diamonds

Diamonds

De Beers is prospecting for diamonds close to its Snap Lake mineDe Beers is prospecting for diamonds close to its Snap Lake mine

Overview

De Beers is the world's leading diamond company. De Beers generates about 35% (by value) of global rough diamond production from its operations in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Canada, has widespread exploration activities and unrivalled diamond distribution, sales and marketing operations.

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Grading and sorting rough diamonds in Kimberley, South AfricaGrading and sorting rough diamonds in Kimberley, South Africa

Products

Most diamonds come from the mining of kimberlite deposits. Diamondiferous pipes, which are ‘pipes’ of mineral-rich volcanic rock containing diamonds, are known as primary deposits. Diamondiferous pipes are the solidified cores of kimberlite or lamproite volcanoes.

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Map of our operationsExplore our diamonds operations and projects on the interactive map

Where we operate

De Beers has mining operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, widespread exploration activities as well as marketing and corporate offices in the United Kingdom and retail stores worldwide.

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