Anglo American set to launch sale of diamonds business despite weak market
Bankers warn that miner could get less than half the paper valuation of its 85% stake in De Beers
Bankers warn that miner could get less than half the paper valuation of its 85% stake in De Beers

FTSE 100 miner’s underlying profits dip by a fifth as diamond business falls to $189mn loss

Duncan Wanblad says buyer will probably include both government and private entities

French bank joins Swiss boutique CBH as country seeks control of diamond miner after $12bn Qatar investment deal

Botswana, one of Africa’s richest countries, is trying to shake off dependence on De Beers and precious stones

Gemstones transformed African nation but government has sounded alarm over business owned by Anglo American

UK watchdog rules jewellers cannot use ‘diamond’ in isolation in synthetic stones’ adverts