Diamond Production Plunges in 2020

RAPAPORT... Global rough-diamond production slumped last year, new data showed, as miners slashed output in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.The total value of diamond recoveries slid 32% to $9.24 billion in 2020, according to figures the Kimberley Process (KP) released recently. Production volume dropped 23% to 107.1 million carats, while the average price fell 12% to $86 per carat.De Beers and Russia's Alrosa saw rough output by volume decline 18% and 22%, respectively, as both companies attempted to match production to the lower demand. Eight of the 10 largest producing countries by value registered a drop in production, with only South Africa and Zimbabwe witnessing increases.Production in Botswana, De Beers' largest source of goods, fell 27% to $2.52 billion. Still, the nation jumped ahead of previous leader Russia, where output plummeted 45% to $2.25 billion, reflecting Alrosa's cuts.The data release follows the KP's annual intersessional meeting, which took place late last month.Rough-diamond production in 2020

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