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/ 7 November 2007
Africa’s efforts to derive greater benefits from its mineral wealth were boosted on Wednesday with the launch of South Africa’s first black-owned diamond-cutting and -polishing facility. Southern Africa accounts for more than 40% of the world’s diamond output with Botswana being the world’s largest producer of the gem.
?Twelve European governments yesterday delivered a joint démarche – one of the sternest forms of diplomatic protest – to the foreign ministry.