De Beer's worst friend

Article Abstract:

The Central Selling Organization (CSO) of De Beers organizes a global cartel for diamonds, but there have been a number of threats to this cartel. Demand from Asia has dropped. Australian producers have left the CSO, while Russia could by-pass it. Supply from Angola has also been a problem although Unita is handing over diamond producing areas to the government and ceasing to smuggle diamonds. The Angolan government is allocating new concessions, some of which are going to Russians. Political problems could affect production in Angola, but this is not certain and De Beers may be affected by increased Angolan production.

Management, Economic aspects, De Beers Botswana Mining Company (Proprietary) Ltd.

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Glass with attitude

Article Abstract:

The diamond industry has successfully marketed the romance and allure of diamonds since 1947, a tactic that has helped the steady rise of the value of diamonds. De Beers has a virtual monopoly on the diamond market and is able to control distribution and price of the stones.

Analysis, Marketing, Diamond Trading Co. (London, England)

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On the rocks: Angolan diamonds

Article Abstract:

DeBeers wants to resume management of Angolan diamond mines now that civil unrest has dissipated. But postwar corruption has made it difficult to reenter the market. DeBeers and other foreign companies have been cheated out of mining deals.

Planning, DeBeers Consolidated Mines

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