Diamond beneficiation still viable � Mokaila

Thursday, July 21, 2016

The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila is adamant that despite global market challenges, which affected all companies locally and internationally, diamond beneficiation is still a viable project in the country.

Mokaila told parliament recently that his ministry therefore continues to engage concerned stakeholders to improve the operating environment.

“And diamond sales were off to a good start this year. The first four sales of the year amounted to diamonds worth $343 million,” he said.

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