De Beers has released its sales schedule for the coming year, with plans to hold the usual 10 sales across the 12-month period.
The miner sells around 90% of its rough diamonds to sightholders that agree to buy a set volume of rough in return for consistent supply.
Amid ongoing uncertainty in the diamond industry, De Beers will extend its current sightholder agreement through June 30, 2026. The contract regulates the company’s rough-diamond sales to customers via its sight system.
The rough diamonds originate from the company’s owned and joint-venture operations. The sales will take place in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
The April and September sittings will run over four days, rather than the traditional five.
The dates for De Beers’ 2026 sights are as follows: Sight 1: January 19 to 23, Sight 2: February 23 to 27, Sight 3: March 23 to 27, Sight 4: April 27 to 30, Sight 5: May 25 to 29, Sight 6: July 6 to 10, Sight 7: August 17 to 21, Sight 8: September 22 to 25, Sight 9: October 26 to 30 and Sight 10: November 30 to December 4. – rapaport.com
