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Vol 45 No 25

Published 17th December 2004


Sierra Leone

Diamond diagnosis

Official diamond export earnings are set to reach as much as US$120 million for 2004 compared to just over $70 mn. in 2003. This is partly an effect of the Kimberley Process, which discourages smuggling, as buyers in Europe will often purchase non-certified diamonds only at a discount.

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