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title: "GEOPOLITICS | Anglo American Picks Preferred Bidder for De Beers Sale, Botswana Says"
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description: "Botswana said Anglo American Plc has selected a preferred bidder for the sale of De Beers, according to Bloomberg. The announcement adds a new step in Anglo’s planned exit from the diamond business."
datetime: "2026-07-17T14:12:33.000Z"
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# GEOPOLITICS | Anglo American Picks Preferred Bidder for De Beers Sale, Botswana Says

Botswana said Anglo American Plc has selected a preferred bidder for the sale of De Beers, according to Bloomberg. The announcement adds a new step in Anglo’s planned exit from the diamond business.

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