This report outlines the possible sticking points in the negotiations for new marketing and mining agreements between De Beers and the Botswana government, which have been delayed since 2021. As the June deadline approaches, each brings its own leverage to the table. The parties will be hoping to thrash out a deal that will be a net positive for both, as well as for the people of Botswana and the industry — as these deals have historically done.
The Rapaport Research Report is a monthly report that gives you access to unique market insight, analysis and pricing data.
Proprietary Data
The report provides extensive, proprietary data from RapNet©, with a snapshot of real-world pricing information, the flow of diamonds through the trade pipeline, inventory levels and transactional data. The data includes average prices, discounts and inventory by country alongside search volume, the average time to move through the RapNet system, and the volume of goods that have moved on and off the platform. All data is presented for 0.30 ct., 0.50 ct., 1.00 ct. and 3.00 ct. stones. See a sample of the January 2018 report.
In-Depth Analysis
Each month the Rapaport Research Report highlights a key issue affecting the diamond industry, such as finance, synthetics, and rough and polished prices, providing definitive analysis and insight, while assessing the potential impact on your business.