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An informational infographic titled "Namibia's Diamond Breakup: The Case for Change" organized into three color-coded vertical columns highlighting an economist's recommendation for Namibia to sever ties with De Beers.

Economist Urges Namibia to Sever De Beers Ties and Market Diamonds Independently

Prominent economist Robin Sherbourne has advised the Namibian government to consider exiting its joint venture with De Beers, urging the nation to buy out Namdeb and independently market its high-grade natural diamonds. Speaking in Windhoek on the state of the domestic economy, Sherbourne raised critical questions regarding the current setup—where 50/50 joint venture Namdeb aggregates

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GIA Moves to Redefine Lab-Grown Diamond Grading, Signaling Clearer Divide from Natural Diamonds

The world’s leading authority in gemology(GIA) is redefining lab-grown diamond grading by dropping the traditional 4Cs system, further emphasizing the growing divide between natural diamonds and man-made diamonds. In a landmark decision that will reverberate through the global diamond industry, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)—the world’s foremost authority in gemology—has announced it will no

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