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Botswana Diamond Slump Devastates Miners and Economy

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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Botswana's diamond industry is facing a significant slump, leading Debswana Diamond Company to cut production by approximately 27% in 2024 and plan further reductions for 2025. This downturn is severely impacting miners and the national economy, which is heavily reliant on diamond exports.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Debswana Diamond Company cut production by about 27% in 2024 to 17.9 million carats and plans further reductions to around 15 million carats in 2025.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    Al Jazeera emphasizes the human cost of the diamond downturn on workers and communities in Botswana, framing it as a critical issue for a Global South nation heavily reliant on a single commodity.

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