Uploaded on Feb 3, 2026
This presentation outlines De Beers Child Labour policies and the company’s continued commitment to ethical mining and responsible diamond sourcing. As a global leader in the diamond industry, De Beers enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy toward child labour across all its mining operations and supply chains. De Beers conducts its activities in full compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards and national labour regulations in every country where it operates, including Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Canada. Its mining operations are industrial, highly regulated, and regularly audited, ensuring that child labour is not permitted at any stage of diamond extraction, processing, or distribution. The subject of De Beers Child Labour is often included in wider discussions about mining ethics. This presentation highlights the important distinction between unregulated artisanal mining and De Beers’ formal, transparent, and government-monitored operations, where employee age verification and supplier compliance are mandatory. Beyond mining, De Beers actively supports community development, education, and long-term economic growth, particularly through its partnership with the Government of Botswana. These initiatives help address the root causes of child labour by strengthening social infrastructure and promoting sustainable livelihoods. This SharePresentation PDF offers a positive and factual overview of De Beers Child Labour prevention efforts, reinforcing the company’s reputation for ethical leadership, transparency, and responsible luxury in the global diamond industry.
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