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Diamond sanctions “not feasible”: Russia deputy finance minister

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2 years ago

July 31, 2024

The EU’s “softening of sanctions” was inevitable, according to Russia’s deputy finance minister Alexey Moiseev.He was speaking after the announcement last week that “grandfathered” goods – diamonds imported from Russia before the 1 January imposition of sanctions – would be allowed, and that the implementation of a traceability scheme had been postponed by six months to 1 March 2025.

“This is the next confirmation that what the Western countries propose is not feasible at this stage,” Moiseev said”As I said at the St. Petersburg [International Economic] Forum, this is the manifestation of a kind of a neocolonial policy of these countries, which infringes upon not merely Russia but also all the Western market players. I believe therefore this [softening of sanctions] was inevitable.”

Elsewhere in the Russian media, ABNews reports claims that EU countries have suffered a 25 per cent drop in diamond revenue so far this year, down from $3.59 bn to $2.69bn.

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Global Diamond Consortium Announces Agreement To Acquire Anglo American’s Stake In De Beers In Landmark $1 Billion Transaction

Consortium Commits An Additional $500 Million Post-Acquisition Capital Injection and Enters Strategic Dialogues With The Government Of Botswana.

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1 week ago

July 31, 2026

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The Global Diamond Consortium, a strategic partnership comprising the governments of Namibia and Angola alongside leading global diamond traders, today announced an agreement to acquire Anglo American’s equity stake in De Beers.

Key Transaction Terms & Reinvestment Strategy

Under the terms of the agreement:

Initial Consideration: The consortium will pay $750 million upfront upon closing.
Deferred Consideration: An additional $250 million will be paid in subsequent installments, bringing the total transaction value to $1 billion.
Post-Acquisition Capital: The consortium has committed to injecting approximately $500 million in fresh capital directly into De Beers following the acquisition to stabilize operations and fuel long-term operational initiatives.

Navigating Market Dynamics

The acquisition marks a pivotal turning point for De Beers, which has faced significant broader market downturns in recent years. After reaching a peak valuation of $17.6 billion in 2001, De Beers’ reported book value adjusted to $2.3 billion earlier this year. The consortium’s capital injection aims to position the iconic diamond producer for renewed stability and sustainable value creation across the global supply chain.

Strategic Regional Collaboration

Central to the transition is the consortium’s commitment to producer-nation equity and strategic alignment. In addition to the direct participation of the governments of Namibia and Angola, the consortium is actively negotiating with the Government of the Republic of Botswana.

Botswana, which currently holds a 15% stake in De Beers, has expressed a formal intent to increase its ownership share as part of the strategic restructuring.