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Economic fears heighten as Botswana diamond deposit diminish

Monday, October 30, 2023 | 750 Views |

Keynote adress by General Manager Koolatotse Koolatotse

Officials at diamond mining major, Debswana, said last week the country has mined more than half of its total diamond deposits so far.

Addressing a recent Jwaneng mine media tour, the officials revealed the country has mined over 58% of its total diamond deposits, leaving behind 42% that is currently being mined.

They said the latest data points the country to an eminent end of diamond mining, the countries principal export and biggest contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP).

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Economic fears heighten as Botswana diamond deposit diminish

Officials at diamond mining major, Debswana, said last week the country has mined more than half of its total diamond deposits so far.