In response to a precipitous fall in the demand for diamonds in recent months, Debswana — the mining company jointly owned by De Beers and the Botswanan government — has closed the Orapa and Damtshaa mines in northern Botswana. Half of the landlocked, southern African nation’s finances come from diamond trading. Radio France Internationale (English Language) Feb. 24, 2009
Two Diamond Mines in Botswana Temporarily Close on Falling Demand
Gemstones/Gemstone jewelry, International, Suppliers
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Feb 242009
