Theme: Interrogating Implementation: Why is it a Challenge? Topic : The Relocation of De Beers Sales from London to Gaborone: Diamond Industry Opportunities & Challenges Neo Moroka Resident Director, De Beers National Business Conference 12 biennial, 2012
Anglo American has Around 145,000 people in 30 countries. Market capitalisation of around US$30b PlatinumDiamondsCopperNickelIron Ore and Manganese Metallurgical Coal Thermal Coal Background: About De Beers Source:Anglo American Anglo American - 85% As of August 2012 De Beers has only 2 Shareholders: Government of Botswana -15%
About De Beers De Beers: was established in 1888 & is the world’s leading rough diamond company is a member of the Anglo American plc group has expertise in what the diamond industry terms the diamond pipeline (i.e., exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, cutting, polishing, marketing and selling of diamonds) is currently operating in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Canada & India employs more than 16,000 people across its operations 2
Significant Milestones in Botswana 1967:De Beers geologists discover the Orapa & Letlhakane diamond pipes 1969:Debswana a partnership between Botswana Government & De Beers is formed 1973:De Beers geologists discover the Jwaneng diamond pipe 2004:Botswana Government acquires a 15% share in the De Beers Group 2006:Botswana Government & De Beers agreement to establish the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) sort, value & for the first time sell a portion of Botswana’s production in Botswana 2006:Botswana Government licensed cutting and polishing factories to set up in Botswana 2008:Opening of DTCB with more than 3,000 local manufacturing jobs 2009:De Beers commemorates 40 years of partnership in Botswana. First DTCB sight takes place 2011:Botswana Government and De Beers announce the 10 year agreement for the sorting, valuing and sales of Debswana’s diamond production and De Beers agrees to transfer its London-based rough diamond sales activity to Botswana by end of 2012: After 80 years of Aggregating its rough in London De Beers commenced aggregation in Gaborone (August, 2012) 3
De Beers in Botswana 50/50 Partnership between GRB & De Beers 85% Anglo American & 15% GRB 4
A New Home for De Beers De Beers: Has so far Invested over P170m in extending the DTC Botswana building for its Sales Functions Will sell to 76 of the worlds leading sight holders in the country 10 times annually Will create nearly 160 roles in various disciplines with De Beers locally Over 90 De Beers UK staff and their families will relocate to Gaborone Has refurbished a number of its company properties at a further investment of P24m Has acquired about 20 properties for rental in 2012 and will need 55 more in 2013 Will require security services – has engaged G4S security primarily for securing properties 5
Opportunities for Botswana 6 The value of migrating business is approx. US$6b/P45b and will provide opportunities for: Employment opportunities for citizens (24 so far employed) Skills transfer (De Beers brings a wealth of knowledge) Technology (De Beers sorting technology) Accommodation sector Restaurants / catering (Food industry) Schools / Education Transport services Security services Tourism & Hospitality Leisure / entertainment
Challenges Diamond Security (in transit) National Security International Flights & Airport Capacity (First class services such as a VIP Lounge) Financial services Infrastructure Technology infrastructure (bandwidth) Hotel standards Work ethic and Customer service Health Services Electricity Supply Country Ambassadorship 7
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