De Beers pleased with strong set of first-half results
In the six months to June 30, rough diamond production of the De Beers Group increased by 10% to 16.9-million carats, reflecting a strong operational performance and higher planned levels of production to meet continued strong demand for rough diamonds. Underlying earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 55% on sales recovery and unit costs were flat at $59/ct.