The 8th Annual Oppenheimer De Beers Group Research Conference, hosted by De Beers in Johannesburg on 17-18 October 2017, will focus on “nature conservation efforts”, according to Rough & Polished.
The miner has called for “academics, students, researchers, site managers and environmental managers”,who have carried out research on any E Oppenheimer & Son or De Beers Group site, to submit their work for presentation.
Patti Wickens, Senior Environmental Manager, De Beers Group, said: “The conference first began as a platform to highlight the ‘good that diamonds do’ by making significant contributions to conservation. Today, more than ever, we’re keen to keep this vision alive by showcasing the positive contribution that safe and sustainable diamond mining can provide”.
