The Fusion/Hennig September KAO Rough Diamond Tender has been brought to Dubai for the first time, hosted by the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a DMCC platform, from September 21-24, 2014.

The tender offers the full run-of-mine production of the KAO mine located in Lesotho comprises of over 30,000 carats encompassing the full range of sizes and assortments, including large and special stones. A 23ct pink, 35ct yellow and 51ct yellow, are three exceptional stones as part of the tender.

On the occasion of the diamond tender Minster of Mining, The Honorable Tlali Khasu, also met with Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, to discuss future opportunities.

Peter Meeus, Chairman of DDE said: “In a challenging rough market, we welcome Fusion/Hennig’s decision to reach out to its international clients from our facilities in Almas Tower. Their tenders further complete the DDE platform and it is encouraging to see leading industry players of this calibre choosing to offer a full run-of-mine production to traders in Dubai.”

Adam Schulman, CEO, Fusion Alternatives, stated: “The KAO production is a premier production from Lesotho, and part of the Fusion/Hennig Tender stable. Further extending our monthly tenders and global reach, we are delighted to now offer the KAO production at our tender in Dubai and offer clients in this emerging hub an opportunity to purchase this production.”