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Article

9 Nov 2011

Author:
The Zimbabwean

Marange diamonds illegal: RapNet

In spite of the approval by the Kimberley Process and World Diamond Council of the release of millions of carats of Marange diamonds, an international fair trade organisation warned members not to trade in such minerals...[A] spokesperson for Rapaport Diamond Trading Network said...“Diamonds from these sources have been involved in human rights abuses...RapNet members are warned not to offer these diamonds for sale on RapNet. Ethical buyers should verify their diamond sources.”