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De Beers and Botswana finally sign the deal on sales, mining licenses

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De Beers and the Botswana government announced they had finally signed the long-delayed agreements on sales, mining licenses and a package of measures to boost the country’s economy. The agreement is key to Botswana’s economy – representing around 80 per cent of all exports – and to De Beers, which relies on the country for 70 per cent its diamond supply.As widely expected, the agreement grants mining licenses to Debswana – the 50/50 joint venture between De Beers and Botswana – until July 2054.

The old agreement expired in 2021. Negotiations to renew it began back in 2018 but Covid and a series of other delays led to it being extended instead.Both sides reached a provisional agreement in June 2023 and signed an outline agreement – or head of terms – in October.But the previous government, under President Mokgweetsi Masisi, failed to actually finalize the deal. It then lost the general election last November, in a major upset, and it was left to his successor, Duma Boko get the deal across the line.

It also increases the share of Debswana’s rough production that goes to Okavango, the government’s rough diamond sales company.Okavango, which currently sells 25 per cent, will will sell 30 per cent for the first five years and 40 per cent for the second five years. There is provision for a 50/50 split if the agreement is extended by a further five years In addition, De Beers agrees to an upfront investment of around $75m in a Diamonds for Development Fund, plus further contributions  based on Debswana’s performance.

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De Beers Group Rewrites the Diamond Story with ‘Intention Pendants’ for the Woman Who Chooses Herself

Where natural diamonds become expressions of intent for women shaping their own path

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De Beers Group taps into the modern ritual of intention-setting with the launch of ‘The Intention Pendant’ collection, where natural diamonds become intimate expressions of purpose and personal power. Designed for the woman who marks her milestones quietly yet deliberately, the high-glamour collection reflects a new language of self-gifting rooted in meaning, emotion, and self-belief. The launch speaks to a wider cultural shift, one where success is defined internally and luxury becomes a deeply personal signature.

For Gen Z and millennials, practices like manifestation, vision boarding, and ‘scripting dreams’ are no longer trends; they are core lifestyle rituals. Intention-setting has become a daily act of self-empowerment. De Beers Group captures this sentiment through a personal campaign narrative that features a young woman crafting a vision board and reconnecting with her inner clarity, with the pendant serving as her constant companion through quiet moments and self-discovery.

“Women today are choosing to celebrate themselves through everyday intentions. The Intention Pendants draw from the extraordinary legacy of natural diamonds while honouring this cultural shift,” said Toranj Mehta, Vice President of Marketing, De Beers Group India“Rooted in the extraordinary legacy of natural diamonds, this collection reflects a shift toward jewellery as a personal marker of growth. Each piece serves as a quiet reminder a woman wears for herself, honouring her inner resolve and the promises she makes to her future.”

The launch is supported by a comprehensive 360° campaign designed to inspire and engage across print, television, radio, cinema, outdoor, digital, and social media outreach. Leading Bollywood and sports icons including Tamannaah Bhatia, Athiya Shetty and Sania Mirza have created and shared their personal vision boards while wearing the pendants, amplifying authenticity and aspiration.

Each Intention Pendant features a natural diamond, formed over billions of years and shaped patiently by nature, carrying a sense of timeless continuity into the present. Refined through the forces of time, it stands as a lasting symbol of resilience and brilliance. Inspired by celestial forms and personal energy, the design brings this journey from nature’s heart to hers into a modern, wearable expression. Worn close to the heart, the pendant becomes a personal touchstone, subtly manifesting her best life while reflecting her intentions, inner strength, and the journey she continues to shape.

The Intention Pendant collection builds on De Beers’ global focus on self-gifting as an evolving expression of self-love. Across markets, natural diamonds are increasingly chosen to mark independent decisions, personal milestones, and moments of inner transformation, signalling a move beyond traditional gifting toward jewellery that reflects individuality and purpose.

Launching ahead of the year-end period of reflection, the collection aligns naturally with a season devoted to renewal, clarity, and intention. The Intention Pendant emerges not as a statement piece, but as a personal symbol, one that accompanies a woman quietly as she defines success on her own terms.

‘The Intention Pendant Collection’, serves as a reminder of one’s potential through the timeless beauty of a natural diamond and personal expression. De Beers invites you to connect with cosmic energy, flowing from nature’s core to your own.

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