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Nicky Oppenheimer

Former Chairman, De Beers

Search every verified Nicky Oppenheimer interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In October 2023, Nicky Oppenheimer, the former chairperson of De Beers, discussed energy and conservation in an interview with SABC News. He stated that South Africa cannot immediately abandon coal for power generation, describing the country's reliance on fossil fuels as something that "can't go away immediately," while adding that other sustainable energy sources should be developed to eventually supersede coal. Oppenheimer also said it is the government's duty to create an environment that attracts investors in renewable energy, noting that this "requires energy and determination." Oppenheimer's comments were made in connection with the Oppenheimer Research Conference, a multi-day event focused on biodiversity and environmental preservation. He described conservation as "hugely important" and said the Oppenheimer family has long been involved in the field, promoting what he called "practical science." He also praised Botswana as a "great success story in Africa" built on its diamond resources, citing the government's investments in infrastructure, schools, and universities as a potential lesson for other African nations.

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