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We at De Beers, established in 1888, are the world's leading diamond company, with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds.
The cornerstone of our downturn strategy in 2009 was to ensure that our production levels were properly aligned to reduced Sightholder demand...
Our focus in 2009 has been on running a sustainable business, at a lower level of sales, by taking action to ensure we continue to reflect and respond to our clients’ needs.
Few businesses or products were immune from the global recession, but 2009 served as a compelling reminder of the enduring value of diamonds.
In 2009, De Beers Exploration focused on programmes in Angola, India, Botswana, South Africa and Canada supported by technical and laboratory services from South Africa.
Find out more about our mining operations in Canada, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
Find out more about the 2009 sales figures from the DTC and Diamdel.
Read the 2009 company reports for De Beers Diamond Jewellers and Element 6.
Our full 2009 financial results including our consolidated income statement, consolidated balance sheet, summary of cash flows and production statistics.
Find out more about our governance and risk, including the appointment of directors, the composition and structure of our boards and our risk management.
Find out more about our commitment to working in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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