De Beers Reports $511 Million Loss in 2025 Amid Weak Global Diamond Demand
De Beers Posts $511M Loss as Chinese Demand Slows and U.S. Tariffs Hit Global Diamond Trade De Beers, Africa’s largest diamond producer, reported a substantial $511 million loss for 2025, compared with a $25 million loss in 2024. The sharp decline reflects weaker demand in China, U.S. tariff pressures, and softer global diamond prices affecting key operations in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Production and Operations Rough diamond production fell 12% to 21.7 million carats,
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