Layoffs Tracker
Latest announcement (Jul 13, 2026): De Beers confirmed it will pause production at its Venetia diamond mine for at least two years to cut costs. About 1,134 permanent mine employees and 80 sorting-facility workers face potential redundancy under a section 189A process. Locations named: Limpopo, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa. The tracker lists 1 announcement for De Beers since 2026, with 1,200 jobs reported affected. Our coverage: De Beers Halts Its Flagship South African Mine as Diamond Demand Collapses
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
De Beers at a glance
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 1 of 1 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
1 announcement · 1,200 jobs reported affected
LayoffLimpopo, South Africa · Johannesburg, South Africa
De Beers confirmed it will pause production at its Venetia diamond mine for at least two years to cut costs. About 1,134 permanent mine employees and 80 sorting-facility workers face potential redundancy under a section 189A process.
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