Debswana output jumps on market recovery

Output figures provided by parent company, Anglo American yesterday show that Debswana production increased by 14% to 5.9 million carats when compared to the same period in 2016. 

“Orapa’s production increased by 44% driven by the ramp-up of Plant 1, which was previously on partial care and maintenance in response to trading conditions in late 2015. This was marginally offset by Jwaneng where production decreased by three percent,” Anglo said. Anglo owns 85% of De Beers, which is a joint equal partner in Debswana with government.