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G7 Diamond Policy Contradicts Interests of Africa & Russia: Sierra Leone Mines Minister

G7 Diamond Policy Contradicts Interests of Africa & Russia: Sierra Leone Mines Minister

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G7 Diamond Policy Contradicts Interests of Africa & Russia: Sierra Leone Mines MinisterFreetown and Moscow are collaborating to challenge the G7 protocol... 10.07.2025, Sputnik Africa

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G7 Diamond Policy Contradicts Interests of Africa & Russia: Sierra Leone Mines MinisterFreetown and Moscow are collaborating to challenge the G7 protocol on diamonds, including restrictions on Russian diamond imports, aiming to safeguard the role of the Kimberley Process as an international certification system for diamond mining, Julius Mattai told Sputnik.Mattai noted that the G7's claims of improved transparency are unconvincing due to a lack of proper consultation. As head of the African Diamond Producers Association, Mattai affirmed that Freetown is working with Alrosa, the Russian diamond mining group, and the Russian Finance Ministry.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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