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.
Angola
Our future starts here
Angola offers unrivalled opportunities to discover and develop new natural diamond deposits. Since signing two discovery agreements with the country in 2022, De Beers has identified eight high priority discovery targets. We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Angola’s diamond sector, with a focus on increasing diamond production, supporting the growth of alluvial diamond mining and enhancing social development opportunities for the benefit of Angola’s citizens.
190
Permanent and contract employees
$ 10.6 m
Budget spend for 2024
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. Beyond mining, we work to help empower communities through sustainability initiatives including around education and enterprise development support. Our commitment supports Botswana’s natural wealth translating into long-term prosperity, reinforcing our shared vision for a resilient and inclusive future. Together, we continue working to shape a lasting legacy.
5,600
Total workforce
17,900 kct
Carats recovered (2024)
$ 843 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2024
Canada
Working with communities and governments
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. Since 2006, we have signed 10 Impact Benefit Agreements with Indigenous communities and Socio-Economic Agreements that outline how we work in partnership to deliver employment, training, business opportunities, social and cultural investments, and other long-term positive contributions.
700
Total workforce
2,377 kct
Carats recovered (2024)
$ 245 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2024
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.
3,600
Total workforce
2,234 kct
Carats recovered (2024)
$ 545 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2024
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.
5,600
Total workforce
2,166 kct
Carats recovered (2024)
$ 847 m
Tax and economic contribution in 2024