Botswana takes industry centre stage at JCK

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Botswana is cementing its central position in the global campaign to restore shine to natural diamonds, with the country’s representatives at the industry’s biggest show, held in the United States, gathering consensus for a narrative based on ethically sourced, development diamonds.

The JCK Show, held in Las Vegas, annually brings together thousands of delegates from across the global diamond industry to both showcase and trade in the precious stones, while also engaging with the issues facing their industry.

The House of Botswana, a platform of natural diamond partners led by government, hosted several engagements at the JCK, helping the country stand out in its efforts to coalesce the industry around a united strategy for recovery.

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Botswana takes industry centre stage at JCK

Botswana is cementing its central position in the global campaign to restore shine to natural diamonds, with the country’s representatives at the industry’s biggest show, held in the United States, gathering consensus for a narrative based on ethically sourced, development diamonds.

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