Gaborone slowly takes centre stage in global diamond world
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One voice: Masisi, Cleaver and Moagi on Monday PIC: BWPRESIDENCY
According to official statistics from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, in 2021 Botswana was the world’s leading rough diamond producer by value, with output measured at $4.7 billion (P63 billion), comfortably ahead of rivals such as Russia, Canada, and Angola.
In terms of volume, however, Russia led the pack in 2021, producing 39.1 million carats, followed by 22.9 million for Botswana.
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