Diamond sales at Debswana fall 49.2% as market downturn continues
In the first half of the year, Debswana sold diamonds worth $1.29 billion compared to $2.54 billion registered in the same period last year.
IndustryWeek (April 10, 2008) – Overtaking South Africa which held top spot for 100 years, China became the world’s biggest producer of gold last year, the independent precious metals consultancy GFMS said on April 9. China posted a 33 ton increase in gold output.