Northern Mining Summit

𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔'𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝟰𝟱% 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Botswana strengthened its position as one of the world's leading diamond producers in 2025 after the value of its rough diamond output jumped 45.5% to $1.98 billion, despite production declining by 14.5% to 15.5 million carats.

Latest Kimberley Process data shows Botswana's average diamond value soared to $127.66 per carat, up more than 70% from 2024, highlighting the country's stronger recovery of higher-value stones.

While Russia remained the world's largest rough diamond producer by volume, its production and export value both declined. Angola also posted a strong performance, recording growth in production, value and price per carat.

The figures reinforce Botswana's reputation as a global producer of premium-quality diamonds, with higher-value gems helping offset lower mining volumes and boosting the country's earnings from the sector.

The fourth and final panel discussion..

Presentation by Botswana Chamber of Mines CEO Rre Charles Siwawa.

Day 2 panel discussion 3.

A great initiative by a visionary leader.

Presentation by OLDM General Manager Rre Mogakolodi Maoketsa..

Panel 2 featured a first in that we had Kgosi Dira, Boteti District Council Secretary, a representative from the Boteti District department of Health to discuss everyday challenges that they are facing and how best Mine Operators can align with their needs to best make a positive impact to the community.

This presentation by CEDA got many to think about the different economic avenues that can be followed in Boteti I.e Mass Tomato farming and processing.