Global Witness Says Blood Diamond Money Stashed by Mugabe Loyalists
USAToday reported Global Witness said mining officials loyal to the authoritarian president are stashing profits from Zimbabwe's diamond fields.
Articles Tagged "blood diamonds"
If Your Diamonds Came From One Of These Countries, They Probably Helped Fund A War
Business Insider reported the systems that monitor mining,and trafficking of diamonds are ineffective, and some countries still trade blood diamonds.
Zimbabwe Sought to Flout Kimberley Pact With Gem Sale, Rights Groups Say
Bloomberg reports two human rights groups say Zimbabwe breached an international agreement.
Banks Urged to Stop Zimbabwe ‘Blood Diamond’ Sales
CNBC reports human rights groups are asking foreign financial institutions in Zimbabwe banks to stop enabling the sale of "blood diamonds."
Sierra Leone Plans to Review Mine Contracts
Bloomberg reports Sierra Leone will review all mining contracts with major companies.
The Kimberley Process Is on the Brink of Collapse
The Australian reports that the Kimberly process, which is a process put in place to rid the world of "blood diamonds, is failing.
Kimberley Process Approval Fails in Zimbabwe
Mining Weekly reports that exports of diamonds from Zimbabwe are still not allowed over concerns about blood diamonds and unethical mining processes. The article states: While Zimbabwe diamonds may still not be officially exported from Zimbabwe in accordance with Kimberley Process principles, unofficial sales are continuing. To read the whole article, click here.
Top international diamond official denies trade in Zim blood diamonds
SW Radio Africa News.com reports that the World Federation of Diamond Bourses's s vice-President, Ernest Blom has denied accusations that he was involved in the trade of blood diamonds.
UN strengthens efforts against blood diamonds
Bloomberg.com reports that the UN is stepping up efforts to abolish trade in blood diamonds
India Seeks to Resume Rough Diamond Import from Zimbabwe
In the wake of the Kimberley Process Scheme meeting in Jerusalem, no decision has yet been made on lifting the export ban on Zimbabwe’s “blood” diamonds, and Indian merchants are pushing for trade to be resumed.
