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Two Congos in Silent Gem War

The authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo are conducting a silent battle against Congo-Brazzaville which it accuses of illicitly importing [...] (323 words)

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DIAMONDS: GCM CANCELS CONTRACT

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So Who Controls Diamond Trade?

Ottawa's Diamond "Consultants"

Guinea certifies its diamonds

Congo-K rebels end SOMIGL’s coltan monopoly

More Woe for IDI Diamonds

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GOLD-GEM MONOPOLY DITCHED

JUMP IN DIAMOND EXPORTS

DOUBTS ABOUT EXPULSIONS

WORLD BANK'S GUARDED OPTIMISM

THE 9,5 MILLION TON TARGET

DIAMONDS: GCM CANCELS CONTRACT

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