ODC spot sales top P2 billion

Sunday Standard ODC spot sales top P2 billion Botswana’s state-owned rough diamond trader, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), has generated more than P2 billion from auction sales in the first eight months of 2026, highlighting continued demand for Botswana’s stones despite a subdued global market. ODC sold about 855,000 carats for $200.7 million through its auctions during the period. Third-quarter sales have so far […] The post ODC spot sales top P2 billion first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter

Sep 13, 2026 - 20:29

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ODC spot sales top P2 billion

Botswana’s state-owned rough diamond trader, Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), has generated more than P2 billion from auction sales in the first eight months of 2026, highlighting continued demand for Botswana’s stones despite a subdued global market.

ODC sold about 855,000 carats for $200.7 million through its auctions during the period. Third-quarter sales have so far contributed $65.8 million from 276,658 carats, including $35.43 million in July and $30.36 million in August.

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