Articles – Rough Diamond Production
De Beers 2009 Production Expected to be Halved
In 2008, De Beers recovered 48.132 million carats that sold for $6.89 billion. To achieve half of 2008’s production, 24 million carats, De Beers will need to mine about 10 million carats in the fourth quarter. Considering the rising demand and prices of rough, De Beers should be able to find a willing market for these goods.
Facts About Rough Diamonds
Rough diamonds are still in their natural form and have not been cut or polished.
Diamond Mines Explained
Some mines are rivers, such as, the Rio Abaete in Minas Gerais, Brazil, or other seabeds such as, the Namibian coast in Namibia and the rivers from Angola to South Africa.
