Debswana keeps production steady

Debswana is matching production to market demand
Debswana is matching production to market demand

Production at Debswana Diamond Company was relatively flat in the first three months of the year as the company maintains its strategy of mining to match market demands.

According to first quarter diamond output statistics released by parent company, Anglo American yesterday, Debswana’s production decreased marginally by three percent to 5.2 million carats when compared to the same period last year.

“Jwaneng’s production decreased by eight percent due to expected lower grades, partly offset by Orapa, which increased by five percent due to expected higher grades,” Anglo said in a statement.

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