De Beers s.a. Interim Results 2008

23rd July, 2008

De Beers posts solid first half results.

DBsa Interim Results (PDF, 88KB)
Interim Results Presentation (PDF, 474KB)

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Highlights:

Solid earnings growth on the back of increasing sales across the business
In spite of energy challenges in southern Africa, carat production at 24,2 million was only marginally behind 2007
Sales of rough diamonds in H1 (including those through joint ventures) were US$3.3 billion, 10% higher than H1 2007, as demand from our clients has enabled the DTC to steadily increase prices during the period

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