A company controlled by Dan Gertler will return mining and oil assets to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Miners have added evidence that the global market for roughs diamonds and jewellery has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Company is bringing its sales activities back to Botswana's capital almost two years after Covid-19 hit.

Botswana’s state-run diamond trader reported record revenue last year.

The DRC is in negotiations with Dan Gertler’s Fleurette Group, which controls mining and oil permits throughout the Central African country.

The more than 15-carat De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond was mined in 2021 at South Africa's Cullinan mine.