Debswana Q2 production jumps to 6.3m carats

Jwaneng Mine PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Jwaneng Mine PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Production at Debswana’s four operating mines climbed to 6.3 million carats in the second quarter of the year, up eight percent as the diamond giant stepped up output to meet rising demand.

According to Anglo American’s second quarter production report released earlier today, Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa pumped out 3.2 million carats in the second quarter, while just over three million were recovered at Jwaneng over the same period. In the first quarter, Orapa and its neighbouring mines produced 2.8 million carats, while Jwaneng pumped out 2.98 million carats. 

Anglo owns 85% of De Beers, which in turn holds 50% equity in Debswana. The Government of Botswana holds 15% in De Beers and 50% in Debswana. 

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