Diamonds continue to make a significant contribution to the development of southern Africa. This contribution has been most marked in Botswana and Namibia, where diamonds remain the largest single contributor to Gross Domestic Product, export earnings and government revenues.
The largest and most advanced diamond sorting facility in the world was officially opened on 18th March 2008 by His Excellency the President of Botswana Festus G Mogae, and Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers Group.
Nicky Oppenheimer talks about the new Voorspoed Mine.
Belgo-British Conference: Natural Resources - Challenges and Opportunities, 12-13th of November in Brussels.
Nicky Oppenheimer talks with John Fraser of South Africa's Classic FM radio.
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