In this second episode of Mining Indaba TV’s OnTheGround Season 3, Product Director Laura (Cornish) discusses the future of marine diamond mining with De Beers’ Upstream Technology Project Manager, Rudi Agostinho.
Filmed at Cape Town’s bustling dry dock, Laura boards the Benguela Gem – the world’s largest and most advanced diamond recovery vessel – to witness first-hand the installation of its new, state-of-the-art diamond recovery crawlers. These cutting-edge machines are not only setting new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability but are also redefining operational excellence across the industry.
Through in-depth discussion and on-site exploration, the episode highlights how Debmarine’s technological leadership is shaping the next era of deep-sea diamond recovery, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and responsible resource development.
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MITV OnTheGround - Season 1:
Join Laura (Cornish) Nicholson as she heads to the Venetia Diamond Mine, owned and operated by the De Beers Group to explore the cutting-edge world of autonomous mining!
MITV OnTheGround - Season 2:
Join Laura (Cornish) Nicholson as she explores how Seriti Resources and Seriti Green are driving Mpumalanga’s energy evolution!








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