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Article

23 Jun 2011

Author:
Herald [Zimbabwe]

Zimbabwe: KP Now Defunct, Says Mpofu

Mining Development Minister…Mpofu told the KP [Kimberly Process] intercessional meeting…"We have been monitored and certified compliant, why should we continue with the monitor…"We want to make it…clear…that we will not…accept any mechanism of whatsoever nature, we are compliant full stop,"…."Where is it provided in the KPCS rules that compliant exports must be regulated by mechanisms? How can we have the EU chairing the Working Group on Monitoring... "Why should they be allowed to continue in office? They must resign now, and make way for fresh leadership. "…Zimbabwe is compliant and will be selling its diamonds for the benefit of the people of Zimbabwe as a full participant like any other compliant participant . "We will continue to export from Mbada [joint venture Reclam Group & Zimbabwe Mining Development Corp.], Marange Resources [part of Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation] including Anjin [joint venture Anhui Foreign Economic Construction & Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation]…" said Mpofu who received a standing ovation from African and Asian delegates…