[1] The DTC has a combination of wholly owned and joint venture operations in South Africa (DBSSSA), Botswana (DTCB and DBGSS), and Namibia (NDTC).
[2] The DTC sells diamonds that are sourced from De Beers' mining operations in South Africa and Canada, and through its partnerships with the governments of Botswana and Namibia.
The BPPs ensure that the De Beers Group, DTC Sightholders and applicable third parties are operating to the specific ethical, legal, professional, social and environmental standards.
[4] In December 2000, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution supporting the creation of an international certification scheme for rough diamonds.
By November 2002, negotiations between governments, the international diamond industry and civil society organisations resulted in the creation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).