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Namibia is the 9th largest diamond producer in the world, by value.
Namibia produces 95% gem quality diamonds.
The strength of Namibia's diamonds lies in the high value stones, ranking 2nd globally by dollar per carat.
Debmarine Namibia's annual production capacity is 1.4million carats.
Debmarine Namibia is the largest producer of diamonds in Namibia, by value and volume.
Debmarine Namibia accounts for around 70% of total diamond production in Namibia.
The mv Mafuta is the world’s largest marine diamond mining vessel.
The mv Mafuta accounts for over 50% of total Debmarine Namibia production.
Wave swells in the Debmarine Namibia mining licence area can reach up to 10 metres.
The biggest diamond produced by Debmarine Namibia was 80.3 carats.

Statementby Dr Shangula at the Debmarine handover of donations

Date Posted: 20 September 2021

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mr Otto Shikongo, CEO of Debmarine Namibia and his delegation to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Mr. Shikongo and other representatives of DebMarine have become regular visitors to the Ministry and its facilities in recent months, providing support, especially to the COVID-19 response and preparedness in different ways. Click here