I Thought Diamonds Came From Showrooms: Inside De Beers’ Namibia Off-Shore Operations

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This article reveals the surprising reality of modern diamond mining, shifting the narrative from traditional land-based operations to a sophisticated, offshore industry. The author’s journey to Namibia uncovers how De Beers, through its Debmarine Namibia venture, now recovers diamonds from the Atlantic seabed using advanced, ship-based technology. The core insight is that the diamond supply chain has evolved into a highly technical maritime operation, where immense scale and precision engineering quietly yield rare gems far from public view. This transformation underscores a uniqueContinue Reading