Duly Instructed by the Joint Liquidators
Call for Offers
Ekapa Diamond Mine — Sale as a Going Concern
⭐ Formerly De Beers Kimberley Operations
Kimberley, Northern Cape & Free State, South Africa
The Ekapa Mine liquidation sale has attracted national and international attention as the Joint Liquidators seek qualified investors or mining operators to acquire the Kimberley diamond mining operation as a going concern.
Located in Kimberley, South Africa, the Ekapa Diamond Mine is being marketed through a formal call for offers process. The sale process is intended to identify a suitable purchaser capable of preserving value, assessing operational continuity and engaging with the mine’s established infrastructure, mining rights and diamond production assets.
Interested parties are invited to register their interest, complete the NDA process, review the Tender Documents and Information Memorandum, and submit a structured offer before the closing date.
Key search terms:
Ekapa Mine Liquidation Sale, Ekapa Diamond Mine Sale, Kimberley Diamond Mine for Sale, Ekapa Mine Call for Offers, Former De Beers Kimberley Operations, Project Kimberley 158.
Project Kimberley 158 presents a unique opportunity to acquire one of South Africa's most significant diamond assets through a formal provisional liquidation process, duly instructed by the Joint Liquidators. Prospective buyers are required to conduct independent due diligence to confirm the asset and liability position.
The operation combines the steady, high-volume revenue of tailings retreatment with the high-margin potential of underground mining. The Du Toitspan mine is the historic home of the 616-carat Octahedron and is consistently associated with high-quality Vivid Fancy Yellow diamonds — among the most sought-after in the world.
The asset offers a dual-path strategy combining continuous surface TMR processing with phased deep-level underground development. Dutoitspan (via the Joint Shaft) has demonstrated capability to extend mine life through development of additional levels below current working depths. Bultfontein has been mined out. Further depth extension is subject to capital investment and engineering assessment. An investor can acquire the core assets and mining rights and resume operations within a defined 90-day going-concern window.
90-Day Sale Window — Offers Close 14 August 2026: The Joint Liquidators have a 90-day window to identify a buyer and conclude the sale of Ekapa Diamond Mine as a going concern. This is not a requirement for the buyer to resume operations within 90 days — it is the window within which the sale must be concluded. Qualified offers must be submitted no later than Friday, 14 August 2026. Subject to buyer due diligence.
The going-concern sale encompasses all core operational assets required to resume diamond production, including mining rights, underground infrastructure, the full CTP, and associated properties.
All offers are subject to the Liquidators’ terms and conditions. Qualified buyers must demonstrate financial capacity and submit a structured offer in the prescribed format.
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Purchase Consideration | Total purchase price, clearly stated in ZAR or USD, with payment terms and timeline |
| Proof of Funds | Bank confirmation, audited financial statements or institutional letter of support — not older than 30 days |
| Buyer Profile | Company registration, ownership structure, relevant mining or operational experience |
| Conditions Precedent | Any conditions must be clearly listed; unconditional or minimally conditional offers are preferred |
| Transaction Timeline | Proposed timeline from acceptance to transfer of ownership and operational resumption |
| Operational Continuity Plan | Brief outline of how the buyer intends to maintain employment and operational continuity |
