De Beers s.a. Interim Results 2008

23rd July, 2008

De Beers posts solid first half results.

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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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2008 Performance

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