Alrosa Goal: Lead by Carat Output, Does Not Expect Sharp Rough Price Increases

Alrosa wants to become the undisputed diamond leader, aiming to be the largest supplier by carat in the near future. De Beers, until recently the long-time global leader, decreased production in 2008 due to the economic crisis and as a result, the company and Botswana lost their top spot to Alrosa and Russia.