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De Beers Assumes 100% Control Of Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine

A Global Slump In Diamond Demand Hit The Company Hard. Its Revenue Dropped 42% In 2025, and Average Diamond Prices Plummete

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De Beers is taking 100% control of the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Its partner, Mountain Province Diamonds, was facing major financial trouble and agreed to hand over its 49% share in exchange for being cleared of all its debts to De Beers.

​Here is why Mountain Province ran into trouble:

​Falling Diamond Prices: A global slump in diamond demand hit the company hard. Its revenue dropped 42% in 2025, and average diamond prices plummeted—falling to just $36 per carat in the second quarter.

​Massive Debt: Mountain Province was struggling to pay back tens of millions of dollars in short-term loans. Ratings agency S&P warning that the company was at high risk of defaulting on its debts.

​Cost-Cutting and Emergency Funds: To stay afloat, the company paused expansion plans at the mine, delayed payments into environmental cleanup funds, and sold future diamond sales rights to major investor Dermot Desmond (an Irish billionaire) for quick cash.

​Despite selling twice as many diamonds recently, prices were too low to cover their debts.

CEO Jonathan Comerford explained that trade tariffs and Middle East conflicts crushed diamond prices, leaving handing over their share of the mine as the best option to cancel liabilities and secure local jobs.

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GJEPC India Pavilion at WJSME 2026 showcases India’s jewellery mfg.and design capabilities

For Indian exhibitors, the Sharjah show provides an opportunity to engage buyers from the UAE and wider Middle East.

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The India Pavilion organised by GJEPC made a strong opening at the 58th Watch & Jewellery Show Middle East 2026, being held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 30 September to 4 October.

Dr. Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India, Dubai, visited the GJEPC-curated India Pavilion on the opening day. He was received by Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, GJEPC, and Ashish Sakhardande, Head – India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX), Dubai.

During his visit, Dr. Reddy interacted with participating exporters and viewed the jewellery and products on display. He appreciated the craftsmanship and design innovation represented at the Pavilion and highlighted the importance of exploring emerging markets and strengthening India’s global footprint in the gems and jewellery sector.

Bringing together 11 Indian exhibitors, the India Pavilion presents a cross-section of India’s jewellery manufacturing and design capabilities, with products spanning diamond jewellery, fine gold jewellery, silver jewellery, coloured gemstones, pearls, watches, and display and packaging solutions.

The participating exhibitors are Omega Jewellery, Core Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., Peacemoon Traders, Exclusive Diamond Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., Teyana Jewels LLP, Sejal Exports (India), Veekay Diamants, Harshwardhan Gems Pvt. Ltd., Sherly Jewels Pvt. Ltd., Rajesh Gems and Arina Jewellery LLP.

The Watch & Jewellery Show Middle East 2026 is expected to attract more than 66,000 visitors, including over 1,000 trade visitors from 52 countries. International participation includes Bahrain, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the US and Yemen.

For Indian exhibitors, the Sharjah show provides an opportunity to engage buyers from the UAE and wider Middle East, while connecting with international visitors and trade representatives attending the event.

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