DE BEERS, ESTABLISHED IN 1888, IS THE WORLD’S LEADING DIAMOND COMPANY WITH UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE IN THE EXPLORATION, MINING AND MARKETING OF DIAMONDS. TOGETHER WITH OUR JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS, DE BEERS EMPLOYS MORE THAN 23,000 PEOPLE IN OPERATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.

As part of our operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to  Living up to Diamonds_ by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which we live and work. In the countries in which De Beers has mining operations, this means carrying out profitable business, while simultaneously helping governments achieve their aspirations of turning natural resources into shared national wealth. De Beers encourages sustainable working to ensure long-term positive development for Africa.