Opportunity through partnerships
Because diamonds are often discovered in remote areas, our mining and discovery activities can bring new economic and social development opportunities to local communities. We are guided by internationally-recognised social development goals, and we strive to be a strong, collaborative partner with host countries. Our aim is to make meaningful and long-lasting contributions to local and national development.
For every $1 created by our business, 80 cents stays in diamond producing countries, demonstrating our commitment to creating and distributing economic value.
Angola
Our future starts here
Angola offers unrivalled opportunities to discover and develop new natural diamond deposits. Since signing two discovery agreements with the Government of Angola in 2022 and following the granting of the exploration titles in 2023, De Beers has undertaken focused prospecting activities, including airborne surveys and discovery drilling. These efforts led to the discovery of a new kimberlite field in July 2025. In parallel, we have continued to deliver our commitments to support and advance Angola’s diamond sector for the benefit of Angola’s citizens, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2024. Key initiatives include collaboration with our partner Endiama to review geological information, introduction of traceability technology and provenance initiatives; and the development of socio-economic opportunities through Building Forever-aligned programmes, including Okavango Eternal and community education initiatives. Additional efforts have included hosting high-level Angolan delegations at De Beers operations and delivering tailored training and development programmes for Angolan professionals to support skills development across the sector. A highlight of 2025 was the Luanda Accord – a shared initiative between producer countries, De Beers and key industry stakeholders to invest in category marketing through the Natural Diamond Council.
~$ 10 m
Budget spend for 2025
Botswana
A thriving partnership
De Beers has been a proud partner with Botswana for over half a century, forging one of the world’s most successful public-private partnerships. Debswana, our 50/50 joint venture with the Government of Botswana, has contributed to the nation’s economic and social development, helping to ensure that the benefits of diamond mining are shared more widely.
De Beers supports Botswana’s national development objectives, as the country pursues economic diversification and a more export driven, digitally enabled economy by 2036.
Beyond mining, De Beers supports economic diversification, skills development and enterprise growth through initiatives such as the Diamonds for Development Fund, entrepreneurship programmes and education partnerships.
15,134 kct
Carats recovered (2025)
$ 785 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2025
Canada
Working with communities and governments
De Beers Group’s presence in Canada spans more than six decades. The discovery of Victor Mine in 1987, in the James Bay lowlands of Northern Ontario, marked Canada’s first economic diamond discovery.
Long before we opened our first diamond mines in Canada in 2008, De Beers worked closely with communities and governments to deliver benefits from our activities in the country. Through Impact Benefit Agreements with Indigenous communities and other partnerships, we work to support employment, education and skills development, business opportunities and other socio-economic benefits.
2,210 kct
Carats recovered (2025)
$ 248.4 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2025
Namibia
Partner in sustainable development
Through our 50/50 joint venture partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia, Namdeb and its wholly owned subsidiary Debmarine Namibia, have become the country’s biggest taxpayer. As a joint venture partner, we recognise the unique role we can play in contributing to sustainable development in the country.
2,082 kct
Carats recovered (2025)
$ 431 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2025
South Africa
Where De Beers began
Diamonds were first discovered in South Africa in 1867, sparking a diamond rush that spread worldwide. De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBCM) is a pioneer of the South African diamond industry and where the De Beers story began. DBCM is South Africa's largest rough diamond producer and has more than one million hectares under licence. It is a 74/26 per cent partnership between De Beers Group and Ponahalo Investments (Pty) Ltd, a broad-based Black economic empowerment company. Through this partnership, DBCM represents a wide range of South African communities, including retired workers, disability groups and leading empowerment business people.
2,230 kct
Carats recovered (2025)
$ 538 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2025