De Beers and Botswana Finalize Diamond Sales Agreement Amid Tax Controversy
After more than five years of negotiations, De Beers and the Botswana government have concluded discussions on a new rough diamond sales agreement. However, the deal has yet to be signed. Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, expressed hope that this would happen later in February, a sentiment met with a nod from De Beers CEO Al Cook at a press briefing on February 3. The only remaining step is the formal issuance
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