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De Beers Q1 Output Drops 11% as Diamond Demand Slumps
Rough Sales Plunge 44% to $520 Million; Canada and South Africa See Sharpest Production Cuts

De Beers reported an 11% decline in rough diamond production for Q1 2025, totaling 6.1 million carats, amid ongoing weak global demand. The sharpest drops came from Canada (down 40%) and South Africa (down 19%), while Botswana production fell 8% to 4.6 million carats due to planned reductions.
Rough diamond sales also took a major hit, falling 44% year-on-year to $520 million, with 4.7 million carats sold. The average realized price dropped 38% to $124 per carat, driven by a softer sales mix and a 15% decline in the De Beers price index.
Despite the downturn, De Beers reaffirmed its 2025 production guidance of 20–23 million carats, citing flexibility to adjust based on market shifts. The company is also navigating a dual-track strategy to divest or demerge from Anglo American, which is restructuring its portfolio. A new long-term sales agreement with the Government of Botswana was signed during the quarter, indicating a continued strategic partnership.

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De Beers brings Diamonds and Glamour to London

Insiders suggest a star-studded journey to London might be on the cards. But why London? Beyond its glittering reputation as a global hub for jewellery and fashion, whispers point to something far more dazzling — De Beers is set to host a major showcase in the city.
This year, De Beers Group makes its grand debut at Frieze London, marking a landmark moment where the world of natural diamonds meets the world of art. In collaboration with Frieze Masters, the brand will unveil Voyage Through the Diamond Realm — an immersive experience said to capture the mystery, beauty, and brilliance of natural diamonds like never before.
To bring this vision to life, De Beers has invited India’s leading style and art connoisseurs, including Twinkle Khanna, Ananya Panday, Sara Tendulkar, Karan Johar and many more. Known for their refined taste and appreciation of art and design, these tastemakers are the perfect ambassadors to experience natural diamonds in a whole new light — where every facet tells a story of time, pressure, and perfection.
While details remain under wraps, those close to the brand hint that the experience will be nothing short of transformative — a moment where science, storytelling, and rarity converge to celebrate nature’s most extraordinary creations.
One thing’s certain: when De Beers Group meets Frieze London, the city is bound to shine a little brighter — and perhaps, so will those boarding that flight.
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