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Josef Skrdlik (OCCRP)

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Josef Skrdlik (OCCRP)

Artisanal diamond mine on the outskirts of Koidu. (Photo: Josef Skrdlik/OCCRP)
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Duplicity and destitution: Sierra Leone’s artisanal diamonds fail to benefit local communities

In anticipation of new legislation that will increase the royalties payable by mining companies to local communities, the OCCRP takes a deep dive into conditions underground

  • Josef Skrdlik (OCCRP)
  • Oliver Dunn
13 min read