A person holds a 2,492-carat diamond which was found in the country and on show, in Gaborone, Botswana, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
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De Beers announced Monday it will pause production at South Africa's largest diamond mine for two years to reduce costs while trading conditions remained tough
A person holds a 2,492-carat diamond which was found in the country and on show, in Gaborone, Botswana, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
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