Damtshaa, meaning "water for a tortoise", is owned by Debswana, a partnership between the De Beers company, Aquarius Global Resources and the government of Botswana.

It is the newest of four mines operated by the company, officially opening on October 25, 2003.

[1] Damtshaa is of open pit construction, located on top of four distinct kimberlite pipes of varying ore grade.

Recovered ore grade averages about 0.6 carats (12 mg) per metric ton.

The Damtshaa mine is also managed from the Orapa mine, and is included in Orapa's and Letlhakane's safety and environmental programs, meaning that Damtshaa is also ISO 14001 certified.