Billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer sold 40% of De Beers for $5.1 billion. All of it now fetches $1 billion
Nicky Oppenheimer sold the family's 40% stake in De Beers for $5.1 billion in 2011. Anglo is now selling 85% of it for about $1 billion.
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Diamond heir Nicky Oppenheimer moves to Africa's fourth-richest as Forbes 2026 ranking reshuffles the top tier
Diamond heir Nicky Oppenheimer has moved to Africa's fourth-richest, worth about $10.6 billion, as the 2026 Forbes list reshuffles the continent's wealthiest.
Anglo American, led by South Africa’s Duncan Wanblad, plans to list De Beers
Anglo-American considers listing De Beers as it exits diamonds, marking the end of a century-old partnership amid market turmoil and weak demand.
Anglo American plans spin-off, 12 years after Oppenheimer family’s $5.2 billion De Beers exit
Anglo American plans to spin off De Beers by end of 2025, part of broader strategy to focus on high-growth commodities.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer surpasses $9-billion net worth
Oppenheimer’s net worth has surpassed $9 billion, as he joins the list of billionaires with impressive wealth gains this year.
South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer gains $800 million in 36 days
Oppenheimer’s net worth has risen by $800 million since the start of the year.